[Association for Women in Mathematics](https://awm-math.org)

May 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline for the Louise Hay Award)

$500 honorarium, honorary certificate, and feature in the AWM Newsletter (annual award)

Recognizes women for outstanding achievements and contributions to mathematics education.

--- ## Description The Louise Hay Award, established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), honors a woman who has made exceptional contributions to mathematics education. The award is presented annually and highlights achievements in any area of mathematics education, interpreted broadly, in the spirit of Louise Hay’s legacy as a teacher, scholar, and mentor. The recipient is recognized at the Joint Mathematics Meetings and featured in the AWM Newsletter. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Nomination deadline for the Louise Hay Award (end of nomination period) The nomination window opens April 1 and closes May 15 each year. --- ## Funding Amount - $500 honorarium - Honorary certificate - Feature article in the AWM Newsletter - Award presented at the Joint Prize Session at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (January) --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be a woman who has made outstanding contributions to mathematics education. - Open to all nationalities and citizenships. - Nominees must be living at the time of nomination. - Nominations of women from underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged. - Any person of any gender may submit a nomination; self-nominations are allowed (with one additional letter of support). - AWM membership is not required for nominators or nominees. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted through [MathPrograms.org](http://www.mathprograms.org/). - Nomination period: April 1 – May 15 annually. - Required nomination packet: - One to three-page nomination letter highlighting the candidate’s exceptional contributions (including names, positions, institutions, and contact details for both nominee and nominator). - One additional letter supporting the nomination (required even for self-nominations). - All materials become the property of AWM. - Nominations can remain active for two additional years upon request, with the option to update materials. --- ## Additional Information - The award aims to promote the importance of mathematics education and recognize the achievements of women educators. - Previous awardees and further details are available on the [AWM Hay Award page](https://awm-math.org/awards/hay-award/). --- ## External Links - [AWM Hay Award Program Page](https://awm-math.org/awards/hay-award/) - [Nomination Portal (MathPrograms.org)](http://www.mathprograms.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Role | Contact | |---------------------|-----------------------------------| | AWM Administrative Specialist | 401-455-4042 | | General Inquiries | [awm@awm-math.org](mailto:awm@awm-math.org) | ---

Louise Hay Awards

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