Awards and Scholarships
ARA sponsors 3 award programs that are announced at the Annual Fall Conference each year. ALA Star Award
Jo Anne Bryant,Chair of ALA Star Award, 764 Silver Hills Drive, Prattville, AL 36066-6114. Postmarked no later than June 15
Administrator in Reading Award
Postmarked no later than June 15 Return nomination forms to:
Felicia J. Green, Chair Administrators in Reading Award, 1316 Anna Drive, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Outstanding Reading Teacher Award
Postmarked no later than May 30
Return nomination forms to:
Dr. Cynthia Biegler,Chair Outstanding Reading Teacher Award, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile AL 36613-2842, cbiegler@mail.umobile.edu
International Reading Association Award:
IRA Exemplary Reading Program Award
Postmarked no later than November 15
Return nomination forms to:
Peggy Teel,Chair Exemplary Reading Program Award, 1911 Harrogate Springs Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 peggyteel@elmore.rr.com
Scholarships - when funds are available
Mail scholarship proposals for 2010-2011 to:
Barbara Burchard, Chair of both programs, 525 Micanopy Stree, Wetumpka, AL 36092
If you have questions, you may email Barbara at barbara.burchard@elmore.k12.al.us.
JAMES R. LINTON PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR'S SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES Each year the Board of Directors designates a certain portion of the Alabama Reading Association budget to be awarded to one or more members of the Association pursuing part‑time or full‑time graduate study leading to a degree or certification in education at an accredited college or university. Preference is given to applicants enrolled in reading or reading education programs.
