The Awards and Recognition Committee is responsible for recognizing outstanding leadership, service, research, and teaching, among other areas; creating and administering awards and recognition markers, such as the Michele Steele Best of JALT award; and cultivating engagement and future leadership within JALT.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Establishing awards and recognition-related initiatives and programming within JALT;
• Creating and administering awards and recognition markers on behalf of JALT;
• Addressing any issues related to awards or recognition within JALT.