Award of Excellence
A Program for State and Provincial Councils
Overview:
The Award of Excellence is presented annually by the International Reading Association to state and provincial councils that have distinguished themselves through organizing and implementing a wide range of programs and activities in their state or province that (a) serve and support councils and members, (b) contribute to education, and (c) coincide with and support the programs and goals of the Association.
Eligibility:
In order to qualify for the Award of Excellence, all reported officers of the state/provincial council must be members of the International Reading Association. Documented evidence showing how the state/provincial council has excelled in the three areas specified above must be submitted to IRA Headquarters.
Deadline:
All documentation must be sent electronically to IRA Headquarters by March 1. Only completed submissions can be accepted. Councils are encouraged to complete their applications prior to the due date, if possible.
Process:
State and provincial councils participating in the Award of Excellence program must complete the appropriate number of required and additional items. All forms are writable PDFs. Remember, some items do not have forms to complete—you only need to submit the documentation with the category name noted in the upper right corner.
For additional information, contact Council Services.