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

May 15, 2026

$1,000 prize, certificate, and invitation to speak at the AWM Research Symposium

Recognizes outstanding and creative application of mathematics to advance social justice, equity, diversity, and human rights.

--- ## Description This biennial award, established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), honors individuals or groups who have demonstrated a vigorous and imaginative application of mathematical sciences to advance social justice. The award seeks to recognize achievements that promote a just society by challenging injustice, valuing diversity, supporting human rights, and ensuring equitable allocation of resources. Achievements may be recognized for lifetime contributions or for innovative work with significant potential impact, specifically within the United States and its territories. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Nomination deadline for the Mary and Alfie Gray Award for Social Justice (nominations due May 15 in even-numbered years; next occurrence: May 15, 2026) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The award recipient receives: - $1,000 prize - Certificate containing the citation - Invitation to speak at the subsequent AWM Research Symposium --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals or groups within the mathematical sciences community. - Nominee(s) may be of any gender and do not need to be AWM members. - The work must be conducted in the United States or its territories. - The award can only be received once in a lifetime. - Achievements may be for a lifetime of work or for innovative new ideas with significant or potential impact. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are accepted from April 1 through May 15 of even-numbered years. - Any person can be a nominator, including self-nominations; AWM membership is not required to nominate, but at least one supporting letter must come from an AWM member. - Nomination materials must be submitted as a single PDF via [MathPrograms.org](https://www.mathprograms.org/db/AWM/1913/apply). - Required nomination materials: - One- to three-page nomination letter describing the candidate's application of mathematics to social justice, including the impacted community. - One supporting letter from a colleague highlighting the mathematical work's social justice impact. - Citation (up to 100 words) summarizing the nominee’s contribution. - Brief biography of the nominee(s). - Nominations remain active for a second award cycle and can be updated. --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) in January of the year following the nomination deadline (odd years). - All submitted materials become the property of AWM. --- ## External Links - [Program page and nomination instructions](https://awm-math.org/awards/gray-award/) - [Nomination submission portal (MathPrograms.org)](https://www.mathprograms.org/db/AWM/1913/apply) - [2025 Award Winner](https://awm-math.org/awards/mary-alfie-gray-award-for-social-justice-2025/) - [AWM homepage](https://awm-math.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 401-455-4042 | | Email | [awm@awm-math.org](mailto:awm@awm-math.org) | | Mailing Address | Association for Women in Mathematics
P.O. Box 40876
Providence, RI 02940 USA | ---

Mary and Alfie Gray Award for Social Justice

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