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Nominate an Outsanding Advocate
Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025
Every day, incredible individuals and organizations work to strengthen language education, support multilingual learners, and champion policies that open doors for future generations. These efforts deserve to be celebrated — and you can help shine a light on them.
Take 5 Minutes.
Lift Someone Up!
Why Your Nomination Matters
Our National Language Advocacy Awards shine a spotlight on the people who:
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Advance equitable language education
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Drive federal and state policy conversations
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Mobilize their communities
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Support multilingual learners and teachers
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Inspire others to speak up and get involved
A nomination can elevate someone’s work and amplify their impact nationwide.
Who Should You Nominate?
Think of the individuals or organizations who:
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Lead advocacy efforts
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Mentor students or emerging advocates
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Build coalitions
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Raise awareness for language programs
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Take action at the state or federal level
If they make a difference — they qualify.
Award Categories
Equitable Language Education Visionary Advocate with Transformative Effect (ELEVATE) Award
Honors a successful advocacy work that advances access and equity for language and culture learners within and beyond the classrooms. The 2026 ELEVATE Award will be given to an advocate at an institute of higher education.
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J. David Edwards Power of Advocacy Award
Recognizes one (1) language advocate in the field who has exhibited excellence in grassroots advocacy. The Language Advocate of the Year recipient demonstrates leadership and resilience through designing and/or executing inclusive advocacy initiatives at the local, state, and/or federal level.
👉 Nominate an individual or organization
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