Recognizing Excellence in World Language Teaching

This prestigious award honors an outstanding world language educator who radiates enthusiasm, mentorship, and innovation. The CCFLT Teacher of the Year represents the best and brightest in the profession, inspiring students and colleagues alike while advocating for excellence in language education.

The winner of this award will be announced at the Awards Luncheon on Saturday! 

Honoring Innovation in Language Teaching

This $500 grant supports world language educators who bring creativity and ingenuity to their classrooms. Named in memory of Ron Walker, a dedicated scholar and leader in second language acquisition, the award funds projects that enhance language learning through innovative methods and research.

Celebrating Dedication to World Language Education

This distinguished award honors a CCFLT member for outstanding and long-term service to the world language profession. Named for Genevieve Overman, whose leadership helped shape CCFLT, the award recognizes educators who have significantly impacted both their colleagues and the field.

Honoring Innovation in Language Teaching

This award recognizes educators who bring exceptional creativity and innovation to the world language classroom. Named in memory of Kris Wells, an inspiring teacher and leader, the award celebrates those who engage students and colleagues through dynamic and imaginative teaching methods.

Supporting Research in World Language Education

This $500 grant is awarded to a university instructor or doctoral student conducting research related to world language instruction, second language acquisition, literature, history, or cultural studies. It supports scholarly contributions that advance the field.

Recognizing Outstanding Veteran Educators

This award honors a world language teacher with five or more years of experience who exemplifies instructional excellence, student engagement, and commitment to diversity and community involvement. It celebrates those who leave a lasting impact on their students.

Honoring Advocacy for Language Learning

This award recognizes an individual or group outside of formal language instruction who has made a significant impact in promoting world language education. It celebrates those who champion multilingualism and advocate for the importance of language learning in communities and beyond.

Roran Rullo, for his essay, "Idiomas Conectando el Mundo."

This contest challenged middle school students to reflect on the role of language in a globally connected world. Through their essays, students discussed the importance of multilingualism and shared personal experiences with language learning.

Judson Webb, for his video, "Crown Pointe Academy: Breaking All Barriers."

This contest challenged to create short videos exploring how language bridges cultures and fosters understanding. It encouraged creativity, storytelling, and real-life examples of the power of multilingual communication.

Ryder Lytle, for his video, "Crown Pointe Academy: Breaking All Barriers."

This contest challenged to create short videos exploring how language bridges cultures and fosters understanding. It encouraged creativity, storytelling, and real-life examples of the power of multilingual communication.

This award honors an exceptional high school senior who demonstrated academic excellence in world language studies and a commitment to using language in their future career. Jacquelind will receive a cash prize and recognition at the CCFLT Spring Conference.