Recipients of this award exude a similar passion for all things French/francophone; they seek out opportunities to practice speaking French, crave learning more about the francophone world, and demonstrate a profound desire to understand cultures other than their own.
Candidates must be elementary, middle school, high school, or university French students enrolled in a French course this academic year. Each nominating French teacher must be an active member of the AATF-CT for this calendar year.
This prize is FREE for all active AATF members with local Connecticut chapter dues paid for this calendar year. Not renewed for 2026? Go to www.frenchteachers.org/membership-information to renew first, please.
Student recipients will receive a personalized certificate (delivered electronically to their teacher) that teachers may print, share, and publicize. One recipient per year will be selected at random among those nominated to receive a $200 prize, generously donated by the family of Sandi VanAusdal.