The International Literacy Association (ILA) is dedicated to connecting research and practice to improve the quality of literacy learning across the globe. ILA celebrates and supports the contributions of individuals and chapters within its network towards this mission.
The Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award, granted by the ILA, aims to honor exceptional ongoing professional collaborations between individuals who significantly contribute to the literacy educators' professional knowledge base. This award emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing literacy education. Candidates for this award can either self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague, and nominations are assessed on a rolling basis. This initiative supports ILA's broader objectives to recognize and provide grants for outstanding contributions in literacy research and education at all career stages, from students to seasoned professionals.