IRA William S. Gray Citation of Merit

The IRA William S. Gray Citation of Merit is awarded to a nationally or internationally known person for outstanding contributions to the field of reading.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Outstanding contributions in a leadership role in the field of reading.

2. Excellent influence on students, teachers, colleagues, children, and parents through instruction, lectures, writings, research.

3. Outstanding contributions of a highly original kind in the field of reading theory; outstanding contributions in the field of methods and/or media.

4. Initiation and development of original ideas that have increased knowledge and understanding of the reading process and/or improved practices in reading instruction and development.

5. Selfless dedication and tireless efforts, encouragement and inspiration, unassuming devotion; service as a prophet (rather than a profiteer) in furthering the development of the field of reading.

6. Outstanding contributions to the design and implementation of reading courses; outstanding lectures, over a long period, for reading professionals.

7. The production of definitive material or important restructuring of existing material with exhaustive coverage of the given field. Outstanding contributions from the point of view of communication -- brilliant pedagogy in print.

8. Superior service in several important capacities in reading, e.g. as teacher, scholar, researcher, psychologist, linguist, supervisor, author, lecturer, critic, administrator, counselor, or clinician.

Deadline for submission is November 15, 2013.

Nominee Information

* First Name

Middle Name or Initial

* Last Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Telephone Number

Current Position

* IRA membership number

* E-mail address

* Confirm e-mail address

Nominator Information

First Name

MIddle Name or Initial

Last Name

Telephone Number

E-mail address

Confirm e-mail address

The application must include the following items:

Rationale for recommending this person, including; description of candidate's contributions to reading theory and/or research, reading practice, publications, service to the profession, and service to the International Reading Association.
Candidate’s professional vita (maximum of 3 pages).

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International Reading Association
IRA William S. Gray Citation of Merit
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Newark DE 19711

Rationale

Professional Vita

Additional Information

* The nominee gives permission for the committee to contact people who have provided documentation should additional information be required.

Yes

* Has the nominee/applicant been nominated for or applied for another IRA award this year?

Yes

Checklist

Use this checklist to be sure you have completed and submitted all sections of your application correctly before clicking on 'Submit'.

Application form completed by nominator.

Rationale for Nominee.

Professional Vita.

Submit information to IRA by November 15, 2013

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