Georges J. Joyaux Post-Secondary Educator of the Year Award
The Georges J. Joyaux Post-Secondary Educator Award is given to an outstanding post-secondary faculty member or administrator who is committed to the principle of expanding Americans’ understanding of world languages and cultures to enhance their standing in education, culture, and business in the world. This award was named in honor of Georges J. Joyaux, who was one of the founders and Presidents of the Michigan Foreign Language Association, and was a professor of French at Michigan State University for over 40 years. Award recipients are recognized at the annual MIWLA conference and includes a stipend of $250. The deadline for nominations is April 30.
Congratulations to our 2024 George J. Joyaux Award Recipient!
Carmen De Lorenzo
Michigan State University
Past Recipients of the Georges J. Joyaux Post-Secondary Educator of the Year Award
2018 Thomas Lovik
2016 Anne Violin-Wigent
2010 David Prestel
2005 Genevieve Peden
2004 Gladys Hernandez
1999 Robert L. Fiore
1998 Patrick McConeghy
1997 Pat Lunn