ALTA Awards
2019
Jamie G. Williams ALTA Founders Award
In honor of dedication to the establishment of the Academic Language Therapy Association
Linda Gladden
Jamie G. Williams ALTA Founders Award
Aylett R. Cox ALTA Educator Award
In recognition of significant impacts made on the lives of individuals with dyslexia
Kathleen Carlsen
Aylett R. Cox ALTA Educator Award
Luke Waites ALTA Award of Service
In recognition of significant contributions made to improve services for individuals with dyslexia
Joyce Pickering
Luke Waites ALTA Award of Service
ALTA President’s Award for Distinguished Service
In recognition of the significant contributions of time and leadership to the ALTA organization
Jo Ann Handy
ALTA President’s Award for Distinguished Service
ALTA President Elect’s Award for Distinguished Service
To honor a new member who has shown significant dedication to serving individuals with dyslexia.
Susan Louchen
ALTA President Elect’s Award for Distinguished Service
Past Recipients
Jamie G. Williams ALTA Founders Award
- Jean Fortune (2018)
- Karen Vickery (2017)
- Madeleine Crouch (2016)
- Courtney Hoffman (2015)
- Karen Avrit (2014)
- Beverly Dooley (2013)
- Lucy Smith (2012)
- ALTA Charter Members (2011) Nancy Berkemeyer, Connie Burkhalter, Jennie Campbell, Roberta Carter, Nell Carvel, Beverly Dooley, Barbara Fox, Kathy Gilman, Avril Greenberg, Claudine Hippard, Edith Hogan, Jo Ann Horton, Ruth Ann Jewel, Sherry Malphur, Nancy McBride, Sandra O’Conner, Joyce Pike, Robin Plopper, Jo Polk, Nancy Redington, Jane Schimmer, Margaret Smith, Linda Sullivan, Peggy Thornton, Corinne Tycher, Jamie Williams
- Judy Echols (2010)
- Peggy Thornton (2009)
- Edith Hogan (2008)
- Jamie G. Williams (2007)
Aylett R. Cox ALTA Educator Award
- Beth Cunningham (2018)
- Linda Sharpe (2017)
- Melanie Royal (2016)
- Jeanine Phillips (2015)
- Kay Peterson (2014)
- Lenox Reed (2013)
- Mary Rumsey (2012)
- Rick Lavoie (2010)
- Sandra Dillon (2009)
- Margaret Smith (2008)
- Marietta Biddle (2007)
Luke Waites ALTA Award of Service
- Elsa Cardenas-Hagan (2018)
- Tim Odegard (2017)
- Nancy Cushen White (2016)
- Jeffrey Black, M.D. (2015)
- Helen Macik (2014)
- Gladys Kolenvosky (2013)
- Sylvia Richardson, M.D. (2012)
- Reid Lyon (2010)
- Jo Polk (2009)
- Judith Birsh (2008)
- Geraldine “Tincy” Miller (2007)
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