AATG Friend of German Award

Presented to an individual or organization outside the German teaching profession, as well as to a German educator. Each award recognizes outstanding support for and promotion of German and the study of German at the local, regional, or national level. Up to two awards will be given annually.

Individuals or organizations outside the German teaching profession nominated for the award must demonstrate exemplary leadership at the local, regional, or national level in the advocacy of German and German language education.

German educators nominated for the award must have five or more years of service in German education, and demonstrate exemplary leadership at the local, regional, or national level, in the advocacy of German language education.

The dossier should include:

  • nominating cover letter
  • curriculum vita or organizational profile
  • letters of support
  • other relevant materials

The nominee may be consulted in creating the award dossier. An individual may be nominated for only one award. 
Maximum dossier length is 20 pages. 
Upload the nomination dossier as one document (PDF or Word document) here
Nominations must be submitted by July 15 Annually.