advocacy awards
JNCL-NCLIS strives to recognize leadership excellence and dedication for language education through advocacy.
All members are encouraged to participate in the awards process by submitting their nominations below.
NOTE: Application Deadline for ALL 2023 Awards:
COB Monday, September 12th, 2022
The J. David Edwards
POWER OF ADVOCACY AWARD
The J. David Edwards Power of Advocacy Award is an annual award presented at Language Advocacy Day to an outstanding language advocate who has demonstrated commitment and resilience in grassroots awareness, action and engagement.
2023 Recipient: Marie J. Campanaro, NBCT WLOE
NYSAFLT Public Advocacy Chair
Spanish Teacher, Spencerport CS NY
The JNCL-NCLIS
ELEVATE AWARD
Equitable Language Education Visionary Advocate with Transformative Effect
This award was created to honor successful advocacy work that language professionals who advance access and equity for language and culture learners within and beyond their classrooms. JNCL-NCLIS recognizes that individuals and teams are doing significant work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) with their students, peers, and others, in their institutions and communities.
Coming Soon!
The Rush D. Holt
Language Service to the Nation Award
The Rush D. Holt Award for Language Service to the Nation is an annual honor bestowed during Language Advocacy Day for exceptional public service in advancing the national interest through language and international education, research and development, and practice.
2023 Recipient: U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19)
The James E. Alatis
Founder’s Award
Named for the late Dr. James E. Alatis, a founding member of the JNCL-NCLIS, the James E. Alatis Founder’s Award is bestowed on an occasional basis during Language Advocacy Day to honor exceptional and life-long contributions to the advancement of language and international education, research and development and practice.
2023 Recipients:
Dr. Dan E. Davidson (pictured left)
Director, American Councils Research Center
Emeritus Professor of Russian and SLA, Bryn Mawr College
Dr. Richard D. Brecht (pictured right)
Co-Director, American Councils Research Center
Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland
Co-Founder, Jeenie
