Honor Council Program
Overview:
The Honor Council Program annually recognizes local and special interest councils that organize and conduct well-rounded programs serving the council members, the community, the state/provincial association or affiliate, and the International Reading Association. The requirements for this award are to be completed between April 1 of one year and March 1 of the next.
Eligibility:
In order to qualify for Honor Council status, the council must be in good standing according to IRA Bylaws. Specifically, the council must demonstrate that (a) all council officers are members of the International Reading Association, and (b) at least 10 council members are also members of the International Reading Association. Council officers for the year may be counted in this total.
Any new member who joined the International Reading Association after April 1, 2010, can be identified by a membership number greater than 1028244. This information will assist you in determining which local council members are new members of IRA.
Deadline:
The "Intent to Participate" form must be postmarked no later than October 15. All documented data must be postmarked no later than March 1. However, councils may submit the information to IRA Headquarters any time prior to the deadline—and are encouraged to do so. (The earlier, the better.)
Process:
IRA Local and Special Interest Councils participating in the Honor Council program must complete the appropriate number of required and additional items.
Remember, some items do not have a form to complete—you only need to submit the documentation with the category name noted in the upper right corner. For example, Part I-A1 does not have a form. You complete this item by submitting the communication piece or URL with Part I-A1 in the upper right corner.
For additional information, contact Council Program Associate, Council and Membership Services.
Application