Each year, WVCTM has several awards to recognize and support mathematics educators across the state. Consider submitting a nomination and/or application today by clicking the links below!
Carl E. Cummings Distinguished Service Award
Since 1972, the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics has honored annually an outstanding mathematics educator with a “Distinguished Service Award.” It is bestowed upon someone who has made significant and widespread contributions to mathematics education in West Virginia.
Carl Cummings was presented with a captain’s chair as the first Distinguished Service Award by the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics in 1972. Hence, the award is often called “The Chair.”
The WVCTM membership is invited to nominate a person they believe has contributed widely to mathematics education in West Virginia. Please send an email explaining your reasons for nominating this eductor to Jerry Pomeroy (jwpomero@gmail.com) by January 10, 2026 if you wish to nominate someone.
Walter E. Regula Teacher-in-Training Grant
WVCTM is proud to offer the annual Teacher-in-Training Grant, a $750 award that supports an outstanding West Virginia college student preparing to become a mathematics teacher. Created in memory of Dr. Walter E. Regula, this grant honors future educators who show great promise and a commitment to teaching in our state. The selected recipient will be honored at the WVCTM Conference Banquet at Stonewall Resort and invited to attend the full 2026 conference. Applications are due January 20, 2026.
👉 Apply for the Teacher-in-Training Grant
Student Poster Contest
WVCTM invites students from PK through college to participate in the 2026 WVCTM Poster Contest. Students in PK–8 will create posters inspired by this year’s conference theme, “Math Will Take You Far.” Students in grades 9–12 and college will design posters that will be considered in selecting the theme for the 2027 WVCTM Conference.
Entries must be submitted by noon on Friday, March 13, 2026, either at conference registration or electronically. Full rules and the official entry form are available here: Rules and Entry Form
WVCTM Golden Holtan Classroom Mini-Grant Awards
Each year, WVCTM awards the “Golden Holtan”, a $400 mini-grant for classroom projects named in honor of Dr. Boyd Holtan, a retired mathematics education professor from West Virginia University and a long-time active member of WVCTM.
Applications for a 2026 Golden Holtan have now closed. Awardees will be be announced at the WVCTM Conference.
WVCTM Teacher of the Year Awards
Awards are given to educators at the Elementary, Middle Grades, High School, and College/University levels. We also recognize an Early Career teacher (in the first three years of their career) as well as a Special Education teacher who makes significant contributions in mathematics education.
Nominations for 2026 Teacher of the Year have now closed. If you are interested in nominating someone for 2027, nominations will open in Fall 2026.
NASA Space Consortium Travel Grant
Through funding from the WV NASA Space Grant Consortium, WVCTM will financially support several pre-service and in-service teachers to enable them to attend its annual conference. Applications should be submitted to Jeanne Finstein. More information can be found on the applications below. Applications for the 2026 Conference have closed.