Teacher Education Alumni Awards
Do you know an outstanding teacher, administrator, or other K-12 school professional? Someone whose lifelong dedication to public service reflects the ideals of the School of Education? If that person is a UW–Madison School of Education graduate in elementary education, consider nominating them for a special alumni award.
Lois Gadd Nemec Elementary Education Alumni Award
- The Nemec Award recognizes graduates for their outstanding skills and commitment to their local educational communities.
- The nominee must have received a degree in elementary education from the UW–Madison School of Education.
Questions?
Contact Tom Owenby at owenby@wisc.edu.
Nominations for these awards are currently being accepted on a rolling basis.
Award criteria, eligibility, nominating instructions
Criteria & Eligibility
The Nemec award recognizes graduates who have demonstrated commitment and distinguished service as classroom teachers, administrators, or other K-12 school professionals. Current faculty and staff of UW–Madison are not eligible to receive alumni awards.
Awards Selection & Recognition
Selections for the Nemec award are made by a School of Education award committee. Awardees will receive an inscribed plaque and an award stipend.
Submitting a Nomination
Nomination packets for the award should include the following:
- Nomination statement
- Candidate’s résumé or CV
- Letter(s) of support (minimum of 1; maximum of 3)
Submit nominations in one of the following ways:
- Online nomination form (upload files of supporting documents)
Nominations are currently being accepted on a rolling basis. - Email to Tom Owenby at owenby@wisc.edu.
Lois Gadd Nemec Elementary Education Alumni Award recipients
2025 Dr. Jennie D. Diaz
2024 Andreal Davis
2023 Mary Klehr