The Chicago Area Chapter AATSP Award for Professional Distinction is given yearly to an outstanding member of the Chapter who through his/her service, dedication and diligence to the profession of teaching Spanish or Portuguese has become a model for others in the field. Click here to download the 2024-2025 nomination form. Nominations are due April 1st, 2025.

	2023-24 Honorees
	Samantha Carraher Julie Galvez Juan Fernandez Laura Shepin

	2022-23 Honoree
	Kia London

	2021-22 Honorees
	Crissy Lilek Michelle Parada Jane Swisher
	2020-21 Honorees
	Pam Benitez Janet Torres

	2019-20 Honoree
	Robert Blease

	2018-19 Honorees
	Mike Ayala Lisa Greenman Alicia Mangialardi

	2017-18 Honorees
	Erica Nathan-Gamauf Nairy Hagopian

	2016-17 Honorees
	Julie Jezuit Leslie Rathunde Elisa Mascorro Yolanda Rodriguez

	2015-16 Honorees
	Susan Ranft Michelle Lange Kathleen Priceman

	2014-15 Honorees
	Marta Constenla Alan Howell Laura Jacobson

	2013-14 Honorees
	José Acosta Barb Pietroski

	2012-13 Honoree
	Fran Mirro

	2011-12 Honorees
	Elia López Ursula Sihocky Lori Willer

	2009-10 Honorees
	Daniel Bender Maria Ricotta

	2008-09 Honorees
	Sister Philip Mary Reilly Marsha Schwartz

	2007-08 Honoree
	Janette Wanner