ILA 2023 William S. Gray Citation of Merit Nomination Form

The International Literacy Association (ILA) William S. Gray Citation of Merit is the highest individual honor awarded by ILA, reserved for members who have made outstanding contributions to multiple facets of literacy development, including but not limited to research, theory, and practice.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates for the William S. Gray Citation of Merit must have made outstanding contributions to the literacy field in both theory and practice. In addition, candidates must have

Produced definitive material or undertaken important restructuring of existing material critical to literacy teaching and learning across the globe
Served in several important capacities, including but not limited to researcher, scholar, academic, clinician, and/or school-based educator
Been a notable influence through publications, presentations, and new media (e.g., webinars, videos, podcasts, blogs, and other online platforms)
Demonstrated leadership in and service to the field throughout their career

To be eligible, a candidate must be an ILA member in good standing and maintain active membership through June 30, 2024.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Several updates have been made to the submission process for 2023. Please review carefully.

Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague or members of the William S. Gray Citation of Merit Committee. Supporting documentation is required and may be supplied in the body of the form, as a PDF attachment, or by linking to relevant material (such as a CV) provided that the source is reputable and up to date.

Please note that, beginning in 2023, candidates who have been nominated by a colleague are no longer required to complete a separate application.

Once submitted, nominations remain active for a total of three (3) years. Should a candidate be nominated more than once, each individual nomination will still expire three (3) years after it was first submitted.

All nominations must be received by March 30, 2023. Submissions received after this date will be held for consideration the following award year. Notifications will be sent by mid-June.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

* Required

First Name *

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name *

Country *

Phone Number

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

URL(s)

Twitter

YouTube

Note: To be eligible for consideration, nominees must be an ILA member in good standing and maintain active membership in ILA through June 30, 2024. Member status will be verified during the review process.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Rationale for Nomination * 🛈

Curriculum Vitae

Or provide the URL for an online Curriculum Vitae

SUBMITTER INFORMATION

First Name *

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name *

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Relationship to Nominee *

Self

Colleague

Other Other

I acknowledge that the information provided is accurate and complete. *

Once submitted, this application may not be edited, updated, or amended.

Please direct any questions or requests for assistance to ILAAwards@reading.org.