LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

PURPOSE

The Lifetime Achievement Award was established to honor the accomplishments of professionals in the TESOL field who throughout their years of service have exemplified dedication to English learners at any educational level and/or in ESOL teacher training. The award is given at the Annual Fall Conference.

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY 

This award is given to individuals who have been working in the TESOL field in Maryland for at least 15 years and have made substantial and exemplary contributions to the field, its students, and /or teachers at any educational level. 

2026 NOMINATIONS

KEY DATES:

• Nomination Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026
• Nomination Review Timeline: Nominations will be reviewed in Mid-October, 2026
• Notification: Late October, 2026

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Regarding Nomination Statements: Bio statements from a publication and/or conference program are not appropriate, nor is a resume or CV.
• Unselected nominations will be considered for the following year.