The Goethe-Institut / AATG Certificate of Merit honors those who have demonstrated achievement in furthering the teaching of German in the US.

German teachers may be recognized for

• Outstanding teaching
• Creative and successful activities promoting German
• Innovative curriculum and successful course design
• Successful interdisciplinary cooperation
• Significant contributions to the profession

The dossier should include:

• nomination form
• nominating cover letter
• curriculum vita
• letters of support
• other relevant materials

Dossiers in excess of twenty (20) pages will not be considered. The nominee may be consulted in creating the award dossier.

The nomination form and dossier must be submitted electronically as one single PDF file to info@aatg.org. An individual may be nominated for only one award. The deadline for nomination is May 31, 2016.