ILA 2025 International Citation of Merit Nomination Form

The International Literacy Association (ILA) International Citation of Merit is given every three years to an individual whose reputation is clearly visible through global activities in the field of literacy and whose activities are for the benefit of countries beyond their own. This award recognizes exceptional contributions that have significantly advanced literacy practices and education on an international scale. Recipients are celebrated for addressing critical issues and implementing innovative solutions that impact diverse communities worldwide.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Nominees must be well known in the literacy field for their commitment to international research, practice, and/or advocacy.
The focus of their work must be in a country/countries other than the one in which they reside.
Nominees must serve as a researcher, scholar, academic, clinician, and/or school-based educator.
Nominees must achieve measurable results that demonstrate support for the field of literacy.
Nominees’ global influence must be evident through publications, presentations, media, etc.

To be eligible, a candidate must be an ILA member in good standing and maintain active membership through June 30, 2026.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations must be submitted through an online application process. Supporting documentation is required and may be supplied in the body of the form, as a PDF attachment, and/or by linking to relevant material (such as a CV) provided that the source is reputable and up to date.

Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague.

Recipients of the ILA International Citation of Merit are not eligible for future consideration. Please review the list of past honorees before submitting a nomination.

To be considered for the 2025 International Citation of Merit, nomination forms must be completed and received no later than February 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants will be notified of the results before June 30, 2025.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

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First Name *

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name *

Country *

Phone Number

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

URL(s)

Note: To be eligible for consideration, nominees must be an ILA member in good standing and maintain active membership in ILA through June 30, 2026. Member status will be verified during the review process.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The following materials should be uploaded as individual documents. Failure to upload all
items will result in your nomination being unsubmitted.

To upload your files, please select Choose File to locate your document in your files and then
select Open to attach to the form. Please note that PDFs are preferred. If you are unable to upload files, please send documents via email to ILAAwards@reading.org.

Rationale for Nomination: Provide rationale for nomination, including description of contributions to the global literacy landscape, in particular contributions that are outside of the nominee’s country of residence.

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Curriculum Vitae: Provide a professional vitae (maximum of seven pages).

Upload File

Or provide the URL for an online Curriculum Vitae

A Rationale for Nomination and a CV (whether a PDF or an online link) must be provided. *

I confirm that I have provided both documents.

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.