NATE Awards

Each year since 2004, NATE has celebrated excellence in English teaching through its annual awards. The NATE Awards honour individuals whose contributions have significantly shaped English education, celebrating innovations in teaching, impactful research, and leadership within the profession.

The awards shine a spotlight on educators, academics, and practitioners who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to improving the teaching and learning of English. Whether it’s shaping curriculum development, inspiring new generations of teachers, or advocating for the importance of English within the wider educational landscape, these awardees embody the spirit of creativity, passion, and progress that NATE stands for.

By honouring these contributions, the annual awards not only celebrate the recipients’ achievements but also highlight the importance of collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development within the English teaching community. Each ceremony serves as a reminder of the transformative power of English education and the remarkable individuals who make it happen.

2025

  • Outstanding Contribution to NATE – Peter Thomas

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Robert Eaglestone

  • Outstanding Contribution to Research – Lorna Smith

  • Terry Furlong Award for Early Career Research – Amy Saleh

  • Joan Goody Award for Diversity & Inclusion – Bennie Kara

  • NATE Primary Award – Jon Biddle

2024

  • Outstanding Contribution to NATE – Gary Snapper

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Carol Atherton

  • Outstanding Contribution to Research – Theo Bryer, Jane Coles and Maggie Pitfield

  • Terry Furlong Award for Early Career Research – Matt Simpson

  • Joan Goody Award for Diversity & Inclusion – Velda Elliott

  • NATE Primary Award – Rachel Laverack

2023

  • Outstanding Contribution to NATE – Andy Goodwyn

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Sue Dymoke (posthumously, received by Anthony Wilson)

  • Outstanding Contribution to Research – Ian Cushing

  • Terry Furlong Award for Research – Louise Hazell & Claire Burnett

  • Joan Goody Award for Diversity & Inclusion – Clare Lawrence

  • NATE Primary Award – Penny Slater

2022

  • Outstanding Contribution to NATE – Mick Connell

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Julie Blake & Tim Shortis

  • Outstanding Contribution to Research – John Hodson

  • Terry Furlong Award for Research – Edward Collyer

  • Joan Goody Award for Diversity & Inclusion – NATE Reviewing Literature Group (Furzeen Ahmed, Aaishah Rauf, Jessica Tacon, Lesley Nelson-Addy, Thishani Wijesinghe)

  • NATE Primary Award – Janet Gough

2021

  • Outstanding Contribution to NATE – Barbara Conridge

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Peter Thomas

  • Outstanding Contribution to Research – Velda Elliott

  • Terry Furlong Award for Research – Caroline Powell

  • Joan Goody Award for Diversity & Inclusion – Farrah Serroukh

  • NATE Primary Award – James Clements

2020

  • Outstanding Contribution to NATE – Tom Rank

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Andrew Burn

  • Outstanding Contribution to Research – John Yandell

  • Terry Furlong Award for Research – Lorna Smith

2019

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Barbara Bleiman

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Trevor Millum

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Rachel Roberts

  • NATE Research Award – Marcello Giovanelli

2018

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Gary Snapper

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Alison Smith

  • NATE Research Award – Andy Goodwyn & Debra Myhill

2017

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Geoff Barton

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Gabrielle Cliff Hodges

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Victoria Elliott

  • NATE Research Award – Sue Dymoke

2016

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Emma Smith

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Margaret Glover

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Louisa Enstone

  • NATE Research Award – Simon Gibbons

2015

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Pete Medway (posthumous award)

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Simon Wrigley

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Jess Mason

2014

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Margaret Meek Spencer

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Anne Barnes

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Karen Lockney

2013

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – John Richmond

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Keith Davidson

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Daniel Xerri

2012

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – George Keith

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Elaine Millard

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Kate Spencer-Bennett

2011

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Gunter Kress

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – John Dixon

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Jean Dourneen

2010

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Aidan Chambers

  • Lifetime/Outstanding Service to NATE – Douglas Barnes

2009

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Henrietta Dombey

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Michelle Zoss

2008

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Tony Adams

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Deborah Kidd

2007

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Ron Carter & Robert Protherough

  • Terry Furlong Research Award – Julie Blake

2006

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Gordon Hodgeon

2005

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – David Crystal

2004

  • Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of English – Michael Rosen