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Distinguished ATE Member AwardSubmission Deadline: May 15
About the Award
The Distinguished Member of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the very best of teacher education in the nation. Honorees demonstrate:
How to Apply
Distinguished Clinician in Teacher Education AwardSubmission Deadline: September 15
About the Award
Award established to recognize and honor school-based teacher educators whose work in a clinical environment helps teachers become better at what they do. How to Apply
Distinguished Dissertation in Teacher Education AwardSubmission Deadline: May 15
About the Award
The Distinguished Dissertation in Teacher Education (DDTE) award honors exemplary doctoral research that advances the improvement of teacher education.
How to Apply
Billy G. Dixon Distinguished Program in Teacher Education AwardSubmission Deadline: September 15
About the Award
Award established to recognize and honor outstanding teacher education programs that exemplify collaboration between local education agencies and institutions of higher education in program development and administration. How to Apply
Robert F. Schuck Distinguished Research in Teacher Education AwardSubmission Deadline: May 15
About the Award
Award established to recognize and promote exceptional research that substantially contributes to the improvement of teacher education. How to Apply
Duaine C. Lang Distinguished Mentoring AwardSubmission Deadline: September 15
About the Award
Award established to recognize leaders who have outstanding contributions in mentoring students and others into ATE and other leadership positions. How to Apply
Hans C. Olsen Distinguished Teacher Educator AwardSubmission Deadline: September 15
About the Award
Award established to select and honor those individuals whose contributions to the preparation of teachers is worthy of special recognition. How to Apply
Marilyn Nicholas National Student Teacher of the Year AwardSubmission Deadline: June 30
Award • Submission Deadline: June 30
This prestigious award recognizes one student teacher-intern annually who has demonstrated the ability to plan and develop classroom management skills and instructional strategies that support all students; establish interpersonal relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff; and reflect on the teaching and learning process. 
John P. Sikula State Unit AwardsSubmission Deadline: September 15
About the Awards
The John P. Sikula Unit Awards recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of ATE state and regional units. Sponsored by Past President John P. Sikula, this program highlights the essential role units play in advancing the mission and goals of ATE. Through these awards, ATE provides visibility and distinction to units that demonstrate innovation, collaboration, membership growth, leadership, and capacity building in support of high-quality teacher education. How to Apply
Peggy Wittliff Newcomers AwardSubmission Deadline: Ongoing
About the Award
The Peggy Wittliff Newcomers Award supports a public school (P–12) teacher who is new to ATE in returning for their second ATE Annual Meeting, immediately following their first conference. The award affirms ATE’s commitment to welcoming school-based educators and sustaining their early engagement in the Association. How to Apply
Marcia Swiatek Newcomers AwardSubmission Deadline: Ongoing
About the Award
The Marcia Swiatek Newcomers Award supports a higher education teacher educator who is new to ATE in returning for their second ATE Annual Meeting, immediately following their first conference. The award affirms ATE’s commitment to welcoming new higher-education professionals and sustaining their early engagement in the Association. How to Apply
Taylor and Frances Journal Article Awards for The New Educator (TNE) and Action in Teacher Education (ACTION)Submission Deadline: Ongoing
Award • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
Each year, TNE and ACTION editors nominate top articles published in their journal that year for consideration of this award. The ATE Professional Publications Committee reviews the nominees and selects the recipients. ATE Mid-Career Service AwardSubmission Deadline: May 15
About the Award
The Mid-Career Service Award recognizes members of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) who exemplify excellence in teacher education through:
How to Apply
Nancy P. Gallavan Conference Attendance and Presentation (CAP) Award (LFTE)Submission Deadline: May 15
Award - Submission Due Date - July 15, 2025 (Extended to July 22, 2025)
The Nancy P. Gallavan ATE Conference Attendance and Presentation (CAP) Award (LFTE) is conferred annually to a current ATE member and.or a current teacher educator (including any preK-12th grade, higher education, or community practitioner, prospective teacher educator, and/or teacher candidate) who interacts with and provides services for members of underrepresented populations and is interested in becoming and remaining an actively, contributing member of ATE. Specifically, the Nancy P. Gallavan CAP Award is given to help fund the recipient's ability to attend and present at an ATE Annual Meeting or ATE Summer Conference within one year of receipt. Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education (LFTE) | Education GrantsSubmission Deadline: Ongoing
Grant • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
Grants are intended to develop articulation with the national ATE Office, the Board of Directors, and with relevant Standing Committees, Commissions & Task Forces to further the mission of ATE. Anne Gayles-Felton Endowed Scholarship (LFTE Award)Submission Deadline: May 15
About the Scholarship
The Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate secondary education major who demonstrates promise not only as a future teacher, but also as a potential teacher educator. The scholarship is administered by ATE in partnership with ATE's Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education (LFTE). The recipient is recognized during the ATE Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. How to Apply
Robert J. Stevenson Memorial ScholarshipSubmission Deadline: May 15
About the Award
The Robert J. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship was established by the Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education (LFTE) of the Association of Teacher Educators, with major contributions from the Stevenson family. The scholarship supports a classroom teacher pursuing an advanced degree to strengthen teacher leadership skills through the study of teaching. How to Apply
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