DME AWARD

The Wisconsin Mathematics Council’s Distinguished Mathematics Educator (DME) Award is the most prestigious award that the Council bestows. The award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions and exceptional leadership and service to the Wisconsin mathematics education community.

Qualities of DME awardees include evidence of:

• Active participation in professional organizations at the local, state and/or national levels.
• Lifetime contributions to mathematics education.
• Continued growth as a mathematics educator and leader.
• Inspirational influence on others in mathematics education.

In order to be considered for the DME award, nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Provide significant contributions and distinguished service to mathematics education in Wisconsin.
• Be recognized as a regional, state, and/or national mathematics leader.
• Be involved in mathematics education for a minimum of 15 years, with at least ten years in Wisconsin.

LORI WILLIAMS

MANITOWOC SCHOOL DISTRICT 

2023 DME AWARDEE

Nominate an Individual!

Formal nominations must be submitted to the Wisconsin Mathematics Council no later than February 1 each year.

Nominations include completing the DME Nomination Form and submitting it along with a DME Nomination Letter outlining why the nominee should be recognized. All materials should be submitted to wmc@wismath.org.

The DME committee, appointed by the WMC president, will review candidates for the award and present the selection to the WMC Board of Directors no later than April 1 of each year. The DME awardee will be honored at the WMC Annual Conference. Questions about the DME award should be directed to the Wisconsin Mathematics Council email at: wmc@wismath.org.

Past DME Awardees