Professional Awards
AWARDS AND CONTESTS
All nomination forms are due by march 25th
**This year we have extended our deadline to April 19, 2024**
*** All awards applications must be submitted online, as per WNYFLEC’s Go Green initiative. Except where specifically requested, hard copies are optional. See individual applications for requirements. For further information on award nominations, you may send your inquiries to individual Board members or to wnyflecpresident@gmail.com ***
MARYALICE SEAGRAVE OUTSTANDING FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER AWARD
A prestigious recognition of an outstanding foreign language teacher who is also active and involved in professional activities for the school district and the language profession. Maryalice Seagrave application is available here.
ANTHONY PAPALIA AWARD
To assist the recipient in pursuing a course in his or her Masters degree in Foreign Language Education or to further his or her graduate education studies. Anthony Papalia Award details are available here.
TEACHER INCENTIVE GRANT
To enable recipients to develop new materials or techniques to enrich language teaching and learning in the foreign language classroom. Teacher Incentive Grant details are available here.
FRIEND OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
To recognize an individual outside of the teaching profession who is a strong advocate for the study of foreign language and culture. Friend of Foreign Language details are available here.
John Carlino SERVICE AWARD
A prestigious recognition usually awarded to a member, not necessarily an officer, who is outstanding in performing for the association, and is active and involved in the language profession. John Carlino Service Award details available here.