AWARDS
Congratulations to the 2025 National Language Advocacy Award Recipients!
Congratulations 2025 Award Winners
The J. David Edwards
POWER OF ADVOCACY AWARD
2025 Recipient: Cherie Garrett
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In recognition of her extraordinary advocacy contributions that advance the JNCL-NCLIS mission and serve to expand access to languages other than English
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The J. David Edwards Power of Advocacy Award is an annual award presented at Language Advocacy Day to an outstanding language advocate who has demonstrated commitment and resilience in grassroots awareness, action and engagement.
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The JNCL-NCLIS
ELEVATE AWARD
Equitable Language Education Visionary Advocate with Transformative Effect
2025 Recipient: Haydee Taylor-Arnold, PH.D. ​
In recognition of her visionary efforts to advance access and equity for language learners within and beyond the classroom.
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This award was created to honor successful advocacy work that advances access to language and culture learners within and beyond the classroom. JNCL-NCLIS recognizes that individuals and teams are doing significant work with their students, peers, and others, in their institutions and communities.
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The Rush D. Holt
Language Service to the Nation Award
2025 Recipient: The Honorable Jen Kiggans​
In recognition of her exceptional public service in advancing language and international education through legislative action.
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The Rush D. Holt Award for Language Service to the Nation is an annual honor bestowed during Language Advocacy Day for exceptional public service in advancing the national interest through language and international education, research and development, and practice.
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The James E. Alatis
Founder’s Award
2025 Recipient: Terri Marlow​
In recognition of her lifetime of exceptional contributions to advancing language and international education, research and development, and practice through advocacy.
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Named for the late Dr. James E. Alatis, a founding member of the JNCL-NCLIS, the James E. Alatis Founder’s Award is bestowed on an occasional basis during Language Advocacy Days to honor exceptional and life-long contributions to the advancement of language and international education, research and development and practice.​​
