🎉 Virginia English Journal Honored with 2025 NCTE Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award

The Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) is proud to announce that the Virginia English Journal—edited by Cinde Wollenberg—has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 NCTE Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award.

Each year, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) recognizes outstanding affiliate journals that demonstrate excellence in content, design, and connection to the broader English education community.

In its review, the NCTE Standing Committee on Affiliates commended the Virginia English Journal for publishing articles that are “relevant and interesting from a range of authors with varied backgrounds and expertise.” The committee also noted the thoughtful inclusion of pieces that connect the affiliate’s work to NCTE’s annual convention and ongoing initiatives.

“The articles in this journal are relevant and interesting from a range of authors with varied backgrounds and expertise… I liked the inclusion of a piece in the Spring issue that focused on the previous annual convention and connected the affiliate to NCTE.”
— NCTE Standing Committee on Affiliates

VATE will be formally recognized at the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention during the Affiliate Breakfast on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

This honor highlights the dedication of the Virginia English Journal’s editorial team and contributors who work to elevate English language arts teaching and scholarship across the Commonwealth.

Congratulations to Editor Cinde Wollenberg, the Virginia English Journal editorial board, and all contributors for their continued commitment to promoting thoughtful, relevant, and high-quality professional writing for Virginia’s educators.

📖 Explore the latest issue of the Virginia English Journal here: https://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/vej/vol73/iss2/

Stay tuned for more updates as VATE celebrates this exciting achievement at the NCTE Annual Convention!