ILA Honor Award
The International Literacy Association (ILA) Honor Award recognizes local, student, and special interest chapters that demonstrate exemplary service to their members, their communities, their state/provincial organizations, and the broader international literacy community. This annual recognition highlights chapters that organize and sustain well-rounded literacy initiatives and professional activities that advance the mission of literacy for all.
The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is proud that many of its local chapters have earned this distinguished recognition. Chapters receiving the Honor Award exemplify leadership in literacy by supporting educators, strengthening partnerships, and promoting high-quality literacy initiatives that benefit students, teachers, and communities across Maryland.
The International Literacy Association (ILA) Honor Award recognizes local, student, and special interest chapters that demonstrate exemplary service to their members, their communities, their state/provincial organizations, and the broader international literacy community. This annual recognition highlights chapters that organize and sustain well-rounded literacy initiatives and professional activities that advance the mission of literacy for all.
The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is proud that many of its local chapters have earned this distinguished recognition. Chapters receiving the Honor Award exemplify leadership in literacy by supporting educators, strengthening partnerships, and promoting high-quality literacy initiatives that benefit students, teachers, and communities across Maryland.
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About the Award
The ILA Honor Award is presented annually to chapters that demonstrate excellence across several categories of service and leadership. Chapters are recognized for their accomplishments during the previous program year.To earn the award, chapters must document meaningful work in several areas, including: Service to Chapter MembersChapters support professional learning and engagement for literacy educators through activities such as:
Partnership with the State/Provincial Chapter and ILAChapters must demonstrate active collaboration and alignment with:
Service to the International Literacy CommunityChapters may also support global literacy through activities such as:
Together, these efforts illustrate how local literacy organizations can have meaningful impact at the classroom, community, state, and global levels. |
Maryland Chapters Recognized with the IAL Honor Award
SoMLA celebrates the accomplishments of Maryland chapters that have earned this recognition for their outstanding service and leadership. Current Maryland ILA Honor Award Recipients
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Why This Recognition Matters
Receiving the ILA Honor Award signals that a chapter is actively advancing literacy leadership and supporting educators through meaningful programming and service. It reflects a commitment to:
SoMLA applauds the Maryland chapters whose dedication to literacy has earned this recognition and encourages all chapters to pursue innovative programs that support readers, writers, and educators across the state.
Receiving the ILA Honor Award signals that a chapter is actively advancing literacy leadership and supporting educators through meaningful programming and service. It reflects a commitment to:
- Strengthening literacy instruction
- Supporting professional growth for educators
- Engaging communities in literacy initiatives
- Contributing to the mission of the International Literacy Association
SoMLA applauds the Maryland chapters whose dedication to literacy has earned this recognition and encourages all chapters to pursue innovative programs that support readers, writers, and educators across the state.
