TESOL Awards Now Open for Application

The TESOL Awards are now open for applications! As a TESOL member, you have access to numerous awards and grants that honor excellence in service to the field and support attending the annual TESOL Convention.

Convention Travel Grants and Scholarship
See if you qualify for TESOL travel grants and scholarships to help you attend the TESOL 2024 International Convention & Expo, Tampa, Florida, USA, 21-23 March. Grant and scholarship applications are due 15 September 2023.

• TESOL Awards for International Participation, presented by the TOEFL Board of ETS 
  To increase the participation of presenters from outside of North America at the annual TESOL Convention.    
• The Meral Güceri TESOL/TEFL Travel Grant
  To provide resources for English language professionals to attend the annual TESOL Convention. 
• The University of Pittsburgh Travel Award for IEP Instructors
  To support the professional development of ESL teachers and trainers in IEPs attending the annual TESOL Convention.   
• TESOL Leadership Mentoring Program Award
  To help TESOL members become more involved in the work of the association. 

Awards of Excellence and Service
Receive recognition for your exceptional work and service by applying for TESOL awards. Award applications are due 15 September 2023. 

• TESOL Teacher of the Year Award, presented by National Geographic
  To recognize and honor exceptional English language teachers at all levels.  
• TESOL Award for Excellence in Research
  To recognize excellence in research on language teaching and learning.  
• TESOL Outstanding Advocate Honor Award
  To recognize an exceptional leader and professional who has demonstrated outstanding advocacy efforts in the TESOL field that are aligned with the vision, mission, values, and commitments of the association.
• The Ron Chang Lee for Excellence in Classroom Technology
  To honor TESOL members who have achieved excellence through the implementation of technology in ELT. 
• The James E. Alatis Award for Service to TESOL
  To acknowledge outstanding and extended service by a TESOL member.