Awards and Scholarships

Applications for the following awards and scholarships are now being accepted. Descriptions of the awards and scholarships are listed below. Click on the name of the award to download a copy of the nomination form. The nomination form will open in a new window; if you click on another form, the window may be covered up, but it will still be on your computer desktop.

SCCTE Coleman Undergraduate Scholarship

Purpose: SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate outstanding undergraduate students majoring in some aspect of the teaching of English Language Arts.
Who Can Participate: All undergraduate students majoring in some aspect of the teaching of ELA.
Number of Awards: One individual will be selected and recognized.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January, will receive a certificate, and $1000.
Award Criteria: Each entrant will be nominated by an individual or group of individuals and complete the Nomination Form.
Honoree Supporting Data: The nominating individual or group is responsible for submitting the honoree’s resume, transcripts, and letters of support from at least TWO different constituencies – professor, administrator, supervisor, chairperson, peer, parent or student – about dedication to the teaching profession and excellent scholarship in and out of the classroom associated with ELA exhibited by the recipient. These items, including the Award Information Form, will be forwarded to the award administrator for this honor.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to award administrator by October 1.

Best Use of Conference Theme Award

Purpose: SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate classroom teachers whose attitudes and strategies demonstrate the theme of this year’s annual convention in their classroom.
Who Can Participate: All classroom teachers who are SCCTE members.
Number of Awards: Five individuals will be selected and recognized.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January and will receive a certificate.
Award Criteria: Each entrant will be nominated by an individual or group of individuals and complete the Nomination Form.
Honoree Supporting Data: The nominating individual or group is responsible for submitting the honoree’s resume and letters of support from at least TWO different constituencies – administrator, supervisor, chairperson, peer, parent or student – about contributions in the classroom and excellent practices exhibited by the recipient. These items, including the Award Information Form, will be forwarded to the award administrator for this honor.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to the award administrator by November 1 of each year. Materials should be sent to the address on the current nomination form.

SCCTE New Member Award

Purpose: SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate outstanding new members of the organization.
Who Can Participate: All member of SCCTE and NCTE who have been members and teachers no more than 5 years.
Number of Awards: One individual will be selected and recognized.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January and will receive a certificate and $500 toward attendance at NCTE annual convention in November of the following year.
Award Criteria: Each entrant will be nominated by an individual or group of individuals and complete the Nomination Form.
Honoree Supporting Data: The nominating individual or group is responsible for submitting the honoree’s resume, transcripts, and letters of support from at least TWO different constituencies – professor, administrator, supervisor, chairperson, peer, parent or student – about dedication to the teaching profession and excellent scholarship in and out of the classroom associated with ELA exhibited by the recipient. These items, including the Award Information Form, will be forwarded to the award administrator for this honor.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to award administrator by October 1.

Richard Riley SCCTE Award for English/Language Arts

Purpose: SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate individuals who display outstanding service to our profession.
Who Can Participate: All classroom teachers of ELA who are SCCTE members.
Number of Awards: One individual from the state will be selected and recognized.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January and will receive a certificate and plaque.
Award Criteria: Each entrant will be nominated by an individual or group of individuals and complete the nomination information below.
Honoree Supporting Data: The nominating individual or group is responsible for submitting the honoree’s resume and letters of support from at least TWO different constituencies – supervisor, chairperson, teacher, peer, parent or student – about contributions in the classroom and excellent practices exhibited by the recipient. These items, including the Award Information Form, will be forwarded to the award administrator for this honor.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to award administrator by October 1.

SCCTE Affiliate Recognition

Purpose: SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate local affiliates that provide outstanding service to their profession.
Who Can Participate: All local active SCCTE affiliates.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January and will receive a certificate and plaque.
Award Criteria: Each affiliate will supply the information listed on the information sheet.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to the award administrator by October 1 of each year. Materials should be sent to the address on the current nomination form.

SCCTE Outstanding Administrator’s Award

Purpose: SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate administrators who provide outstanding encouragement in support of English Language Arts programs in the district or school.
Who Can Participate: All administrators serving classroom teachers for are SCCTE members.
Number of Awards: Annually, one individual from the state will be selected and recognized.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January and will receive a certificate and plaque.
Award Criteria: Each entrant will be nominated by an individual or group of individuals and complete the Nomination Form.
Honoree Supporting Data: The nominating individual or group is responsible for submitting the honoree’s resume and letters of support from at least TWO different constituencies – supervisor, chairperson, teacher, peer, parent or student – about contributions in the classroom and excellent practices exhibited by the recipient. These items, including the Award Information Form, will be forwarded to the award administrator for this honor.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to award administrator by October 1.

SCCTE Outstanding Service Award

Purpose: SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate classroom teachers who provide outstanding service to their profession.
Who Can Participate: All high school English teachers who are members of SCCTE.
Number of Awards: Annually, one individual from the state will be selected and recognized.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January and will receive a certificate and plaque.
Award Criteria: Each entrant will be nominated by an individual or group of individuals and complete the Nomination Form.
Honoree Supporting Data: The nominating individual or group is responsible for submitting the honoree’s resume and letters of support from at least TWO different constituencies – principal, supervisor, chairperson, peer, parent or student – about contributions in the classroom and excellent practices exhibited by the recipient. These items, including the Award Information Form, will be forwarded to the award administrator for this honor.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to award administrator by October 1.

SCCTE Secondary Section High School Teacher of Excellence

Purpose: The Secondary Section of SCCTE wishes to recognize and celebrate high school classroom teachers. SCCTE’s selection will be entered into the NCTE’s Secondary Section Teacher of Excellence award program.
Who Can Participate: All high school English teachers who are members of SCCTE and NCTE.
Number of Awards: Annually, one individual from the state will be selected and entered into the NCTE’s Secondary Section Teacher of Excellence award program.
Award Specifics: Each recipient will be recognized at the SCCTE annual convention in January and will receive a certificate and plaque from SCCTE.
Award Criteria: Each entrant will be nominated by an individual or group of individuals and complete the Nomination Form.
Honoree Supporting Data: The nominating individual or group is responsible for submitting the honoree’s resume and letters of support from at least TWO different constituencies – principal, supervisor, chairperson, peer, parent or student – about contributions in the classroom and excellent practices exhibited by the recipient. These items, including the Award Information Form, will be forwarded to the award administrator for this honor.
Deadline: Documentation should be sent to the award administrator by October 1 of each year. Materials should be sent to the address on the current nomination form.
Acknowledgement: Awardees will receive a form to submit to their local newspaper acknowledging that they have received this award.