This award recognizes individuals who have worked toward improving the teaching of Spanish in Virginia, above and beyond the general job requirements. The recipient does not need to be a member of AATSP-VA, nor does s/he need to be teaching at the present time, but must have taught for at least fifteen years. This award may not be presented every year. Prior recipients are:
- David T. Geis, University of Virginia, 2011
- Ann St. Clair Lesman, Shenandoah University, 2015
- Sheila W. Cockey, King George County Public Schools, 2018
