NCSS honors excellence in the social studies classroom with its Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Level Teacher of the Year Awards. Recipients are awarded a sum of $2,500, a one-year comprehensive membership to NCSS, and are honored at a special event at the NCSS Annual Conference (up to $500 in travel and lodging support is provided). Eligibility, criteria and requirements for each award can be found below.  

This award is not yet open for nominations. Please check back later! co-sponsored by GENIPPurposes of the AwardThe NCSS Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic Literacy was created to promote geography education in the schools; to enhance the geographic literacy of students at the classroom, district, or statewide level; and to encourage the integration of geography into the social studies curriculum/classroom.

The NCSS House of Delegates (HOD) is composed of representatives of NCSS affiliated councils, associated groups and communities. The sessions of the House of Delegates held in connection with the major annual meeting constitutes the annual business meeting of the House of Delegates. Affiliate Councils and Associated Groups each have House representation based upon their group memberships, while communities receive one seated delegate each. The House of Delegates provides a forum for state councils, communities and associated groups of NCSS to express ideas, recommendations, issues and…

Our awards season is open! Nominations are due July 8, 2024 except where marked otherwise. Apply for an Awards Subcommittee here. 

Students can gain important citizenship skills by practicing argumentation and evidence use, examining their own thinking, and speaking to those with whom they disagree.

The Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Awards are a collaboration between NCSS and the KaurFoundation. These awards are designed to recognize the contributions of outstanding educators and administrators who build safe and welcoming classrooms and communities to safeguard civil rights and promote excellence in education empowering all.Nominations are due July 15, 2024.