Louise Hay Awards
The Louise Hay Award honors a woman for outstanding contributions and leadership in mathematics education, as recognized by the Association for Women in Mathematics.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) (https://awm-math.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium, honorary certificate, and feature in AWM Newsletter; one recipient annually
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to mathematics education by a woman, honoring excellence, dedication, and leadership.
Key Information: Open to women of any nationality; self-nominations allowed; nominations remain active for up to 3 years.
Description
The Louise Hay Award, presented annually by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), honors a woman who has made exceptional contributions to mathematics education. The award celebrates excellence, dedication, and leadership in any area of mathematics education, broadly defined, and seeks to highlight the critical importance of the field. Recipients are recognized at the Joint Mathematics Meetings and featured in the AWM Newsletter.
