Charles Gillon Professional Service Award

Each year TNTESOL presents a Charlie Gillon Professional Service Award to a nonmember who has contributed significantly or supported strongly the field of ESL/EFL and international education. Nominations are solicited from the membership by the Board and ultimately selected by the Board of Directors.

The annual recipient is recognized and presented a commemorative desk item or plaque at the TNTESOL spring conference.

2006 Elaine Cutshaw, Sevierville
2005 Pat Donahue, Clarksville
2004 Margarita Beck and Jaime Velasco, Jackson
2003 Father Breen, Nashville
2002 Rosie Freeman, Morristown
2001 Aviva Wasserman
2000 Father David M. Knight, Memphis
1999 Marvin Harris, Principal of Bruce Elem. School, Memphis
1998 Pedro Antonio Paz, Superintendent, Warren Co. Schools, first recipient

Gundi Ressin Award (application download below)

The Gundi Ressin Memorial TNTESOL Scholarship was established by the TNTESOL Board of Directors to provide funds to affiliate members for activities such as special instructional projects, educational opportunities, and travel to educational meetings or conferences. The Gundi funds are provided by a yearly amount in the TNTESOL budget and by contributions from members and friends in Gundi's memory.

TNTESOL members may apply for a Gundi Fund award by sending an application letter to the First Vice-President at least one month before the award is to be granted. The application should state the amount requested(not to exceed $400), the purpose for which the funds will be used, and an agreement to submit an article for pubication in the TNTESOL newsletter upon receipt of an award. Donations may be made to the Gundi Fund when registering for the annual TNTESOL conference or by mailing directly to the TNTESOL Secretary-Treasurer.

To download an application for the Gundi Ressin Award, click here.

2000-01 Robert G. Byrd
1999-00 Larry Udry, Tom Johnson, Gabriela Kleckova, Judy Cleek
1998-99 Nicola Turner, Robert Hutchens, Janet Turner, Shelley Archuleta
1997-98 Margi Wald
1996-97 (no grants awarded)
1995-96 (no grants awarded)
1994-95 (no grants awarded)
1993-94 (no grants awarded)
1992-93 (no grants awarded)
1991-92 Claire Skidmore
1990-01 Fran Jarrat, Ron Metzler, Linda Roth
1989-90 Robin Owens, Zeng Meili
1988-89 Merikay Waldvogel
1987-88 Zheng Ming Gong
1986-87 Frances Clark, Ron Metzler
1985-86 (no grants awarded)
1984-85 Doris Fortner, first recipient

President's Award

The TNTESOL Board of Directors established the President's Award in January of 1999 to recognize individuals within TNTESOL who have contributed to the field of ESL and the TNTESOL organization. The award may be presented annually to a person selected at the discretion of the President with the approval of the Board. The President's Award is presented during the annual TNTESOL conference.

2006 Dianna Zadeh, Warren County Schools
2005 Susan Howell, Metro Nashville Public Schools
2004 Diane Mackey, Rutherford County Schools
2003 Rubbie Patrick-Herring, Memphis City Schools
2002 Frank Leach, University of Tennessee at Martin
2001 Sandra Baker, University of Tennessee at Martin
2000 Julie McCargar, State Dept. of Ed.
1999 Dr. Maurice Field, UTM

TNTESOL Educator of the Year

TNTESOL will recognize an outstanding TNTESOL member at the annual conference in Memphis. Nominees should be K-12 ESL teachers with distinguished careers in English language teaching and a history of service to students, schools, and communities.

To download a nomination form for the TNTESOL Educator of the Year Award, click here.