AATF Awards and Grants

Each year the AATF sponsors a number of competitions for awards and grants.

 AATF Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Awards

Sponsored by former AATF Regional Representative and AATF Honorary Member Robert Ludwig, these awards are made at four levels: elementary, middle school, high school, and college/university. Nomination deadline: February 1 each year.  Click here for more information.  Click here for Application Form.

AATF / French Embassy / Concordia Language Villages Outstanding Administrator Award

Created to recognize an administrator (principal or superintendent) who supports the study of languages, in particular French, this award offers recognition to the winner and provides a stay at Concordia Language Villages to be awarded to a student in the school/district. Click here for more information.  Nomination deadline: December 1 each year.

ISE Language Matters Award

Sponsored by Intercultural Student Experiences, this award recognizes a teacher who strives to provide authentic cultural and speaking experiences for his/her students. Click here for more information.  Nomination deadline: February 1 each year.  See the National Bulletin for more information.

AATF Outstanding Chapter Officer Award sponsored by CERAN Lingua.

This award recognizes an outstanding current or immediate past Chapter President or Treasurer and includes participation in a CERAN Lingua program. Nominations are made by Regional Representatives. Nomination deadline: April 1 each year.

AATF Small Grant Awards

Each year, the AATF awards $5000 in Small Grants to members or chapters to undertake worthy projects related to the teaching or promotion of French. Matching funds are required. Application deadline: March 1 each year.  Click here for more information.

In addition, a number of AATF chapters sponsor local awards. For more information on these awards, contact your local chapter officers.

Created: October 3, 2007
Last Update: November 10, 2012