The Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Mathematics Education is designed to recognize the recipient's contributions to mathematics education in the state of Michigan. The award is intended to be the highest recognition MCTM can bestow upon one of its members for contributions to mathematics education.

The person selected for this award will have made significant contributions to mathematics education in one or more of the following categories:

1. Active leadership in mathematics education at the local, state and national levels.
2. Outstanding contributions to the improvement of mathematics curricula.
3. Significant engagement in professional development for teachers of mathematics at all levels.
4. Contributions to mathematics education over a significant period of time.
5. Overall excellence of contributions to mathematics education.

The award will be given only when an exceedingly worthy individual is identified. The award will be presented at the MCTM annual conference.

The award will be given only on the basis of well-recognized contributions.

The Executive Board Subcommittee of MCTM will be responsible for the final decision on giving the award. Nominators should assemble a packet that includes:

1. A cover letter nominating the candidate
2. A signed narrative describing the outstanding contributions to the various areas of the award. The narrative should be detailed and show why this nominee's activities have been extraordinary.
3. Professional vitae.
4. Supporting letters (up to three) providing examples of nominee's outstanding distinguished service would be most helpful to the decision process.

Nominations for an award at an annual conference of MCTM should be received by MCTM no later than the first of April for that year's conference. Nomination packets will be retained for three years but can only be activated by the person being renominated. It is expected that the awardee will be honored with at a plaque, complimentary registration for the conference and 2 tickets for meal functions.

Nominations should be sent to:
MCTM, c/o Christopher Berry, 4767 Stadler Road, Monroe, MI 48162-9424

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