ILA Celebrate Literacy Award Grant

The ILA Celebrate Literacy Award honors exceptional contributions to literacy at local, state, or provincial levels. Awarded by the International Literacy Association, it aims to raise public awareness of literacy initiatives and recognize outstanding efforts in promoting literacy education. Candidates may include individuals or organizations demonstrating excellence in direct teaching, organizing literacy programs, or conducting relevant research. This award underscores the importance of literacy as a fundamental human right and social justice issue.

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The Celebrate Literacy Award recognizes organizations, institutions, and individuals that have made significant literacy contributions at the local, state, or provincial level.
consideration as Celebrate Literacy Award recipients:
Direct teaching at any levelOrganizing local literacy programsPromoting support from the public relative to enhancing literacyProducing teaching materials or special media for literacy programsConducting research in field related to literacyConducting special surveys of importance for literacy planningProviding young people the opportunity to help in literacy activities Celebrate Literacy Award GuidelinesConducting informal educational activities of a social, cultural, economic, or political nature in which literacy activities are included (i.e., social media programs, publications and press, library programs, and projects for special populations such as the handicapped and the aged).

Eligibility

Must be a current state/provincial chapter member and ILA member.
Must apply to the state/provincial chapter to be considered.
The chapter board reviews all nominations.
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