William S. Gray Citation of Merit

_NOTE:_

• _Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague. Please note that candidates who have been nominated by a colleague are no longer required to complete a separate application._
• _Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered for the William S. Gray Citation of_ _Merit, nomination forms must be completed and received no later than the deadline__._

Literacy Leadership Awards and Grants

ILA’s awards and grants honor outstanding graduate and doctoral students, literacy educators, and researchers in all stages of their careers.

William S. Gray Citation of Merit

Among the most prestigious awards in the field, the International Literacy Association (ILA) William S. Gray Citation of Merit is a nonmonetary award reserved for those ILA members who have made outstanding contributions to multiple facets of literacy development, including but not limited to research, theory, practice, and policy. It is the highest individual honor awarded by ILA.

Eligibility

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• Candidates for the William S. Gray Citation of Merit must have made outstanding contributions to the literacy field in both theory and practice.
  • Produced definitive material or undertaken important restructuring of existing material critical to literacy teaching and learning across the globe
  • Served in several important capacities, including but not limited to researcher, scholar, academic, clinician, and/or school-based educator
  • Been a notable influence through publications, presentations, and new media (e.g., webinars, videos, podcasts, blogs, and other online platforms)
  • Demonstrated leadership in and service to the field throughout their career
• To be eligible, candidates must be ILA members in good standing and maintain active membership through the specified date.
• Once submitted, nominations remain active for a total of three (3) years

_You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. To be eligible, candidates must be ILA members in good standing and maintain active membership through the specified date._

Ineligibility

• Recipients of the ILA William S. Gray Citation of Merit are not eligible for future consideration.