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2026 Teacher

of the

Year Award



Congratulations to Lorraine Eaglesham of Toronto ON, The ABTA 2026 Teacher of the Year.

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book of the year award

ABTA President Jill Wallace presents Barbara Seagram with the Book of the Year Award. The winner in the Advanced Beginner category was “Kantar Bridge Lessons I” (Baron Barclay) by Eddie Kantar, revised by Barbara Seagram. Seagram’s new publication is a major update and reorganization of the late Kantar’s volume of tips for advancing players.

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Intermediate category

“100 Bridge Tips for Club Players” (Master Point Press) by Rakesh Kumar

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Book of the year Award

Intermediate/Advanced

category

“To Win or Not to Win: The Art of the Duck” (AuthorHouse) by James Marsh Sternberg MD.

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"Guide for Declarer" by Silva Minassian.

Second place: "Teaching Tip: Counting Your Tricks Before Playing from Dummy at Trick 1" by Bruce Blakely.


ABTA Teachers Mentoring Teachers Program

(Must be an ABTA member to participate)

 

Interested in sharing your teaching knowledge and experience by mentoring another teacher?

After reading the ABTA Mentor Guide,

sign up to be an ABTA Mentor Teacher here.

Looking for guidance and support from a more experienced teacher?

After reading the ABTA Mentee Guide, sign up to be an ABTA Teacher Mentee here.

We hope you’ll join the ABTA Teachers Mentoring Teachers Program as a mentor or mentee!

The ABTA Journal - online

The journal is published three times per year: summer, fall and winter (online only). Every issue is available for members to download. you must be logged in, go to resources and choose the second option.  

Click the button below to read the latest issue.


Issue 254 Summer 2026


Thank You for Making the 2026 ABTA Convention a Success!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 ABTA Convention in Minneapolis! Together, we enjoyed three outstanding days of learning, sharing ideas, and celebrating the art and business of teaching bridge. The exceptional presentations, engaging discussions, and enthusiastic participation made this one of the most successful and inspiring conventions in recent years.


We extend our sincere appreciation to our outstanding speakers,, sponsors, and attendees whose generosity, expertise, and enthusiasm made the convention such a memorable experience. The connections made, ideas exchanged, and friendships strengthened will continue to benefit bridge teachers and their students throughout the coming year.

Save the Date!

We are excited to announce that the 2027 ABTA Convention will be held July 12–14, 2027, at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for another exceptional program featuring outstanding speakers, practical teaching strategies, innovative ideas, and countless opportunities to connect with bridge teachers from across North America.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!