All affiliate awardees will receive certificates prepared by NCTE and presented by the participating affiliate to its awardee at the event of its choice. They sometimes choose to avoid public notice which, however supportive, places them under further duress. A newspaper that supported, in an editorial, a teacher, school, or Board of Education action in defense of a challenged book, film, or educational method. A teacher, school, or Board of Education involved in such a defense. Affiliate nominations with appropriate documentation must be received at the office of the NCTE Director of Affiliate and Member Services, by May 1.
Further documentation is attached.