Excellence in Teaching Languages 2024
NZALT is proud to offer an award for excellence in teaching languages.
This award recognises the work of a member in the field of languages teaching in either the primary, secondary or tertiary sector. The Excellence in Teaching Languages Award consists of a citation and certificate, and is open to all members of NZALT. Nominees must have been a member for at least five years. The recipient will be announced and presented at the forthcoming NZALT conference.
Nominations for the NZALT awards are called for in each conference year.
If you would like to find out more about this award please contact Juliet Kennedy
How to apply
A written statement (two pages maximum) from two NZALT members making the nomination outlining why the nominee is considered worthy of the Excellence in Teaching award. The application may also include other letters of support.
A one-two page CV of the nominee, highlighting teaching achievements that support the nomination.
Nominees must have been a member of NZALT for at least five years.
An award committee comprised of the President of NZALT and two other members of the NZALT Executive will consider the full nominations and decide on recipients of the awards. The judges have the right not to make an award, and their decision is final.
Past Awardees
2024:
- Laura Deng - Chinese
- Janet McCallister - French
- Rasela Lafaele Uili - Gagana Samoa
- Tipalelupe Lala Tu’ua - Gagana Samoa
- Nicole Polke - German
- Philippa Watson - German
- Chitose Izuno - Japanese
- Sue Kim - Korean
- Ma’ata Fusitua - Lea Faka-Tonga
- Lata Langi - Lea Faka Tonga
- Maria Lamberto Calvo - Spanish
- Sue Pommarède - Spanish, French, German
2021: Ying Li
2020: Felicity Walker
2018: Anne Jacques, Priscilla Pollard
2016: Michelle Lodge
2014: Jenny Field
