--- title: Submit a nomination to The Science of Reading Star Awards! | Amplify description: Nomination page for Amplify’s Science of Reading Star Awards --- [Skip to content](https://go.info.amplify.com/fy26_elemlitsolutions_sorstarawards_national_starawards_contest_content-only_optin#main) [Skip to footer](https://go.info.amplify.com/fy26_elemlitsolutions_sorstarawards_national_starawards_contest_content-only_optin#footer) Loading, please wait... Amplify Menu - [Awards categories](https://go.info.amplify.com/fy26_elemlitsolutions_sorstarawards_national_starawards_contest_content-only_optin#categories) - [Main awards page](https://amplify.com/science-of-reading/sor-star-awards/) ###### FIFTH ANNUAL SCIENCE OF READING STAR AWARDS # Submit a nomination to the Science of Reading Star Awards! # — We're no longer accepting submissions for this year's Star Awards cycle. See you next year! Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Here is a [link to the video](https://go.info.amplify.com/hubfs/SoR_StarAwards-2026_Email-LP_GIF-2-white_103125_1-1.mp4) instead. ## Tips for a successful submission ## — - Please nominate in only one category at a time, but you may submit multiple entries. - Your submission could include: - An overview of the educator, school, or district’s journey with the Science of Reading. - How you or your nominee overcame challenges. - How you or your nominee implemented strong Science of Reading practices, and what the results have been. - The more specific your submission is, the better! If data is part of your story, we’d love to hear about it. - As part of your entry, you agree to us contacting you about the details of your application. - If you are chosen as a finalist, the Amplify team will contact you by March 2026.  Good luck! **We are accepting nominations through February 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.** ## Award categories #### Districts **The District Captain**: For the district that exemplifies strong Science of Reading practices across the board. #### Schools **The Literacy Legend**: For the school that has seen significant reading gains among their students school-wide when using the Science of Reading. #### Educators - **The Background Knowledge Builder:** For showing the world that the Science of Reading empowers students with knowledge, context, and vocabulary from elementary through middle school. - **The Changemaker**: For showcasing exemplary Science of Reading routines and practices, and serving as an inspiration to others on the journey. - **The Comprehension Champion**: For fostering deep understanding and critical thinking by expertly guiding students to make meaning from complex texts, ask thoughtful questions, and connect reading to their world and experiences. - **The Data Dynamo**: For expertly using data to drive instruction within an MTSS framework, identifying student needs with precision, and implementing targeted interventions that accelerate literacy growth for every learner. - **The Language Luminary**: For outstanding success in developing the skills and strengths of emergent bilingual students and multilingual/English learners. - **The Science of Reading Rookie**: For a teacher in their first three years of teaching, already making strides with the Science of Reading. - **The Writing Whiz**: For integrating writing instruction with the Science of Reading, cultivating articulate and confident writers through innovative and effective practices. ## Get excited for the prizes! ## — - The grand prize winner in the Individual category will be given **full conference registration and associated travel costs to The Annual Conference of The Reading League**. - The grand prize winners in the District and School categories will receive access to an exclusive library of PD resources. 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