Recognition Awards

2025 CATE Recognition Awards for Theses and Dissertations on Teacher Education

Attention graduate student supervisors: Do you have a graduate student conducting research on a topic relevant to teacher education who will have defended their thesis or dissertation between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025? If so, please encourage that student to review the linked criteria and APPLY for the CATE Recognition Awards for Theses and Dissertations on Teacher Education. As supervisor, you will be required to submit a letter of recommendation to accompany the student’s application. The supervisors of successful applicants are also invited to briefly discuss the significance of the work and offer congratulations as part of the awards presentation if you are able to attend.

Attention graduate students: If you plan to defend your thesis or dissertation between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025, and are conducting research relevant to teacher education, please consider applying for the ACFE Recognition Award for Theses and Dissertations in Teacher Education. Although you may submit the application yourself, you must also provide a letter of recommendation from your thesis supervisor as part of the application process.

Submissions are due Monday, April 1, 2025.
Inquiries and submissions to be sent to CATE Past-President, Leyton Schnellert