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The IRA Honor Council Program annually recognizes local and special interest councils that organize and conduct well-rounded programs serving the council members, the community, the state/provincial association or affiliate, and the International Reading Association.

The requirements for this award are to be completed between April 1 of one year and March 1 of the next.

To Qualify

In order to qualify for Honor Council status, the council must be in good standing according to IRA Bylaws. Specifically, the council must demonstrate that:

(a) all council officers are members of the International Reading Association, and

(b) at least 10 council members are also members of the International Reading Association. Council officers for the year may be counted in this total.

Criteria

The complete listing of criteria can be found at the IRA web site by following the link to the Honor Council application. 

Procedures for Nomination

The “Intent to Participate” form must be postmarked no later than October 15. All documented data must be postmarked no later than March 1. However, councils may submit the information to IRA Headquarters any time prior to the deadline—and are encouraged to do so. (The earlier, the better.)

 


Past Honor Council Awards

2005
Lake Washington Council, JoAnna VanAuseln, President

Benton Franklin Council, Marcie Belgard, President
 

 

 

 

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