IVLA Awards

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John L. Debes Award

This award is the highest IVLA. gives. Established in 1977, in John Debes' own words, it is reserved for "people who have been strong leaders both in building and maintaining the Association" and have been active in "promoting visual literacy outside the organization." It recognizes a long-term active commitment to the advancement of understanding in the field of visual communication as well as a proven and exceptional commitment to the organization. It is given only when occasion merits it.

Research Award

This award is given only when merited, to members of the Association who are actively involved in on-going outstanding research that furthers the cause of visual literacy, who have achieved a substantial, record of scholarly publication, and who have significantly advanced knowledge within the field.

Braden/Beauchamp Visual Literacy Award

The Braden/Beauchamp Visual Literacy Award, initiated in 1999, is dedicated to two previous editors of the IVLA Book of Selected Readings, Dr. Roberts A. Braden and Dr. Darrell G. Beauchamp. The award is given to research/presentations that foster the theoretical work of the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA).

Creative Achievement Award

This award is given only when merited, to members of the Association actively involved in on-going creative work which substantially furthers the cause of visual literacy and significantly advances the creative field through such factors as innovation, conceptual breakthrough, excellence of design and execution, and technical achievement.

Education Award

This award is given only when merited, to members of the Association in recognition of their significant professional contribution to visual literacy through exemplary teaching, educational outreach, and/or the development of model curricula and other educational materials.

James G. Sucy Distinguished Service Award
(formerly Outstanding Service Award, 2001 and prior)

This award is given only when merited, to members who have substantially contributed to the organization and furthered the ideals of visual literacy far above traditional expectations of membership, committee work, or publication functions. It implies work quality and personal commitment that merit very special recognition beyond the Association's usual appreciation.

Special Contribution Award

This award, given only when merited, honors non-member persons, institutions, or organizations making outstanding contributions either to the Association or to the furthering of visual literacy in research, education, publication, or creative productions.

Student Research Award

This award is given when merited for outstanding student research that furthers the cause of Visual Literacy. An IVLA member familiar with the student's work must make this nomination.

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