Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Do you know an outstanding math educator or math education supporter? Do you know a student who plans to pursue further work in mathematics or a mathematics-related field?  Do you know an excellent high school senior who plans to go into a math-related field? Nominate them for the annual PCTM awards. 

Nominations for all awards will open on November 1st and close on March 30th the following year. Nominations will be submitted via this google form found at pctm.org/awards. Nominations will require a link (or upload) of a letter of recommendation describing the candidate’s qualifications for the award. All nominators will be contacted about the status of the award on or around April 30th.  Educator awards will be presented at the PCTM Annual conference and educator award winners receive a free conference registration. Questions about the awards can be sent to pctm.awards@gmail.com.

The Outstanding Contribution to PCTM Award

This award will be presented to a member of PCTM who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership to the organization over many years.  The individual could have served in a variety of capacities or may have served in a single leadership role for many years.

The Outstanding Contribution to Mathematics Education Award

This award will be presented to a mathematician, or a mathematics educator from a public or private school, college or university, or industry, who has made an outstanding contribution to mathematics education in Pennsylvania.  The person being nominated for the award must teach or work in Pennsylvania.

The Mathematics Hall of Fame Award

This award will be presented to the mathematics educator in Pennsylvania who is regarded by his/her peers as making the greatest impact on mathematics students and has continually exemplified excellence as a mathematics educator.

The Master of Mathematics Award

This award will recognize math educators at four different levels of education: Primary Master of Mathematics: Grades K-2, Intermediate Master of Mathematics: Grades 3-5, Middle School/Junior High School Master of Mathematics and High School Master of Mathematics. The new teacher must be nominated by a supervisor, an administrator or a colleague.

The PCTM New Teacher Award

The purpose of the award is to recognize promising, beginning teachers of mathematics so that they will be encouraged to remain in the profession. This award includes three years of free membership to PCTM.  The new teacher must be nominated by a supervisor, an administrator or a colleague.

The Distinguished Service Award

Upon the completion of the Annual conference, nominations will be accepted for the Distinguished Service award. The award may go to the General Chairperson of that Annual Conference, the Program Chairs of that Annual Conference or any PCTM Conference Committee Chairperson who has done an outstanding job in carrying out the function of his or her committee. The nominator must submit in writing to the Awards Committee, the person’s name, the committee chaired and reasons the person is deserving of the award.  

Annalee Henderson Award

The Annalee Henderson Outstanding Student Achievement Award is presented annually to a high school senior who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics and whose future plans include mathematics or a mathematics-related field. The student must have completed a variety of high-level mathematics courses which reflect a genuine interest in, and talent for, mathematics. High SAT scores and participation in mathematics contests and original work or research in mathematics presented for math and science fairs and clubs is required. The student must have a good overall academic record and be involved in other activities (inside or outside of school). This award includes a monetary amount of $1000.