The KSWLA Phyllis Farrar Leadership Award is designed to recognize an individual in our state who has made outstanding contributions over time to our profession. The award was created in honor of Phyllis Farrar , who has served world language teaching both in our state and nationally as an outstanding teacher, leader in KSWLA, World Languages Consultant at the Kansas State Department of Education, active member of national and regional professional organizations, and a tirel

This award for the best conference presentation is based on evaluations from attendees of the KSWLA conference. The winner is given a stipend of $250 to present his/her session at the Central States Conference approximately 15 months later. For more information, contact the KSWLA Past President (kswlapastpresident@gmail.com). Previous Recipients 2024 Rebecca Werthmann, Goodland Jr/Sr Highschool, Goodland, KS, "Using Gallery Walks to Explore and Learn in Language Classes" 2023

One $500 scholarship is awarded each year in honor of Ermal Garinger, a long-time leader of the association and dedicated member of the profession, who touched many lives through his teaching and service at the University of Kansas. The candidate must be an outstanding Kansas high school senior who will enroll in a language class their freshman year at an accredited college or university OR a graduated former student who is currently a freshman and enrolled in a language clas