Each year at the annual conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages, the Walton Award is presented to an individual whose career has been distinguished by selfless service and noteworthy contributions to the fostering of less commonly taught language initiatives. Named after the late A. Ronald Walton, whose tireless efforts on behalf of less commonly taught languages are remembered fondly by all who knew him, the Walton Award will be presented at the NCOLCTL annual conference.
All individual paid members of NCOLCTL are invited to make nominations. Nominations will also be entertained from official representatives of any of the NCOLCTL member organizations in good standing.
To submit a nomination, please send the items listed below via email to: secretariat@ncolctl.org
Nomination Requirements:
- A cover letter explaining why your nominee is a worthy candidate to receive the Walton Award. Also, state how his/her career has been characterized by selfless service and noteworthy contributions on behalf of less commonly taught languages.
- Your nominee’s curriculum vitae and
- Names and email addresses of two colleagues who would be willing to provide references on behalf of the nominee in case they are requested by the Walton Award Selection Committee.
2023 Walton Award Winners
2023 – Dr. Michele Anciaux Aoki
Previous Walton Award Winners
2019 – Danko Sipka
2018 – Alwiya Omar
2017 – Laura Kaplan Murray
2016 – Scott McGinnis
2015 – Catherine Ingold
2014 – Eyamba Bokamba
2013 – Hong Gang Jin
2012 – Frederick H. Jackson
2011 – J David Edwards
2010 – Antonia Y. Schleicher
2009 – Michael E. Everson
2008 – Erika Gilson
2007 – Thomas J. Hinnebusch
2006 – Ray T. Clifford & Leonard A Polakiewicz
2005 – Dora E. Johnson
2004 – Laurel Rasplica Rodd
2003 – Laura Janda
2002 – Richard D. Brecht
2001 – Teresita Ramos
2000 – James Alatis
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