Literacy Action Network Annual Adult Basic Education Awards

Each year Literacy Action Network honors teachers, students, managers, advocates, programs and projects working and succeeding in Adult Basic Education.  This year the individual and group awards will be handed out during the ABE Summer Institute Conference’s Annual ABE awards ceremony held the evening of August 15th.  This ceremony has proven to be a powerful and moving event for all involved; please submit a nomination for someone you feel deserves this honor and acknowledgement.  The PONI awards will be presented during the morning large group session on Friday, August 16th.
 

2019 Award Documents

Please review the Nomination Information Form and submit the ABE Award Nomination Form either by mail or electronically (info regarding submission is included in the nomination form directions).
 
AWARD CATEGORIES

Individual Awards
ABE Teacher of the Year: Given to a teacher in an ABE program to recognize outstanding performance as a teacher.
ABE Outstanding Learner: Given to a learner who has made a significant impact on adult literacy and has a powerful commitment to volunteer and lead peers.
ABE Leadership: Given to an individual in the ABE field who demonstrates exemplary leadership, flexibility, or creativity in his/her ABE program.
Outstanding Service and Achievement Award: Given to an ABE professional who has dedicated at least 10 years to the field and whose service has made a significant impact on their program, their region or the state.

Individual or Group Awards
ABE Advocacy Award: These awards can be given in many different categories for an individual/groups’ work in promoting/advocating for adult literacy and learners.
ABE Partner Award: Given to a business, nonprofit organization, social service agency, or foundation that has provided significant assistance in serving learners or our communities.

PONI Award - ABE Projects of Need and Innovation
Awards will be presented at Summer Insitute on Friday morning, August 18th to outstanding projects that meet a unique need or demonstrate innovation in the field of ABE.  A project is either a one-time event or an ongoing activity within an ABE program.  In order to recognize as many projects of need and innovation, all projects meeting 80% of the criteria will receive a PONI award.
 

Past Award Winners