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AZ-TESOL Educator of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to honor an
AZ-TESOL member
for notable contributions to AZ-TESOL and to the profession.
The award is recognition at AZ-TESOL's state conference
and
a 5-year AZ-TESOL membership. The criteria for the award
are
excellence within one or more areas within the field of
English
language teaching, distinguished leadership, and service
to the profession. Nominations for this award must include
the full
name of the nominating person; the names, addresess,
telephone numbers, and/or e-mail addresses of the nominee
and nominator; a statement of why the nominee qualifies
for
the award; and a statement of the nominee's service and
contribution to AZ-TESOL.
Due May 1st
of each year.
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AZ-TESOL Distinguished Service
Award
Nominations are accepted for the Distinguished
Service Award
following the same process as for the AZ-TESOL Educator
of the Year Award (above). Recognition is given at AZ-TESOL's
state conference.
Due May 1st
of each year.
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The Cheryl Walsh Professional Growth Award
The purpose of this award is to assist
AZ-TESOL professionals
in attending the annual TESOL convention. There is now one
$500 award. Application involves writing and submitting
an essay
of not more than 350 words on why the applicant would like
to
attend the TESOL convention. An awardee is required to write
an article for the AZ-TESOL Newsletter
describing how TESOL participation has contributed to his
or her professional growth.
Due January 1st of each year.
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The AZ-TESOL Distance Assistance Grants
The purpose of these grants is to offset
the cost of attending
an AZ-TESOL conference. There are eight $100 awards available
to any AZ-TESOL member who must travel more than 100 miles
to attend the conference. Applicants submit a 100-word statement
explaining why they would like to attend, the city of origin,
and
estimated mileage. After the conference, they are asked
to write
a summary of a conference session (400–500 word maximum)
for the AZ-TESOL Newsletter.
Due September
10th of each year.
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Rocky Mountain
Regional AZ-TESOL
Featured Speaker Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize
the outstanding work
of an AZ-TESOL member and to have that person represent
AZ-TESOL at the Rocky Mountain Regional TESOL Conference
as a featured speaker. The award is $200. Crfiteria for
the award
are as follows: the person should have the abilites to organize,
present well before a large audience, field questions from
the
floor, and be innovative and up to date. The awardee must
also be able to attend the Rocky Mountain Regional TESOL
Conference. Nominations may be made for this award. In the
event that no formal nominations are received, the AZ-TESOL
Executive Board can name the recipient of the award.
Due August 1st of each year.
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AZ-TESOL Special Project Mini-Grants
Available for small special projects (research
or instructional),
these mini-grants can provide seed money or matching funds
for AZ-TESOL members. Proposals are considered by the
Scholarship, Grants, and Publications Chair and granted
by
the AZ-TESOL Board with the Chair's recommendation.
Report is to be made to the AZ-TESOL Board.
Open application
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AZ-TESOL Mexican Educator
Grant
The purpose of this grant is to assist
a teacher from Sonora or
Sinalóa in attending an AZ-TESOL conference. The
amount of
the award varies, according to travel costs, registration,
and
appropriate per diem; up to $1,000 may be awarded. Criteria
for application include an explanation of the reasons the
applicant wishes to attend the conference, willingness to
participate in the program as a presenter, financial need,
and involvement in and commitment to teaching the English
language. Applicants must write letters explaining reasons
for
wanting to attend the conference, including how the person
and colleagues will benefit, interests for conference participation,
a statement of financial need, and a current curriculum
vitae.
In addition, supporting documentation is required: a colleague's
or supervisor's letter of endorsement which explains the
applicant's
EFL work and how the award will benefit the applicant and
his or
her colleagues.
Due September
10th of each year.
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