Lisa S. Ede TYCA-PNW Outstanding Teacher Award

Lisa S. Ede Teaching Award Nomination Form
In recognition of Lisa S. Ede's leadership and contributions to outstanding teaching throughout our region, TYCA-Pacific Northwest would like to recognize and encourage two-year college teachers in our region who exemplify innovation and creativity in the teaching of English, who have demonstrated outstanding teaching strategies that motivate students to excellence, and/or who have made a contribution to the field of English instruction at the two-year college level through professional development, publications, or service.

Who is eligible?

  • Any two-year college full-time or adjunct instructors in English, composition, literature, technical writing, and/or closely-related disciplines are eligible.
  • Nominees need to be current members of TYCA-PNW and should currently teach at a two-year college in the Pacific Northwest region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan).
  • Nominations by colleagues are preferred, but self-nominations are acceptable.

The Award:

Two individuals (one full-time and one adjunct) will each receive a $500 award and will be recognized for outstanding teaching and/or scholarship at  TYCA-PNW's annual conference in October of each year.

The award winners will be selected by the TYCA-PNW Regional Executive Committee. The winners will be recognized at the annual TYCA-PNW conference luncheon. Previous winners and current members of the TYCA-PNW board are not eligible for the award.

To apply for the award

Please fill out and submit this form: Lisa S. Ede Teaching Award Nomination Form