Student Awards

​Each year, The Texas Association of Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) organization sets aside student membership dues to provide academic awards for TALAE student members who earn a high school equivalency and want to pursue higher education; and ESL students who have demonstrated exceptional determination through their effort, persistence, leadership, and community involvement. TALAE will be accepting nominations for the following Student Awards:
  • High School Equivalency Adult Learner of the Year
  • ESL Persistence Adult Learner of the Year


2021 Nominations are now open!
Deadline to submit -- January 12th

High School Equivalency
Adult Learner of the Year Award

ESL Persistence
Adult Learner of the Year Award
The High School Equivalency Adult Learner of the Year Award is provided to a student who has demonstrated leadership within the formal or non-traditional learning environments. This award is given to a student who has overcome difficult circumstances to pursue adult learning, who has supported other adult learners, and who has managed significant adult responsibilities such as those related to employment, family or community.  Eight awards will be provided according the TALAE’s Regional Representative areas.
The ESL Persistence Adult Learner of the Year Award is provided to a student who has demonstrated leadership within the formal or non-traditional learning environments. This award is given to a student who has overcome difficult circumstances to pursue adult learning, who has supported other adult learners, and who has managed significant adult responsibilities such as those related to employment, family or community.  Eight awards will be provided according the TALAE’s Regional Representative areas. 

Nomination Forms

​Nomination forms are only available online. The student, teacher, and director must all be active TALAE members.  (For membership information, contact Delia Watley, at membership@talae.org).