Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) Education Impact Awards

Q: When is the deadline for Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) Education Impact Awards?

The deadline is March 31, 2027.

Q: Who is eligible for Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) Education Impact Awards?

Eligible applicants: Wisconsin middle school educators (grades 6-8); Wisconsin high school educators (grades 9-12).

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Funding Amount

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category (amount not specified)

Deadline

March 31, 2027

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Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Application Deadline: March 31 (annually)”

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Eligible organizations

Wisconsin middle school educators (grades 6-8)
Wisconsin high school educators (grades 9-12)

Other requirements

Must be actively teaching manufacturing, engineering, or technology courses

Overview

Sponsor: Plexus Corp.

Program Type: Awards program for educators

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin

Target Audience: Wisconsin middle school and high school educators (teachers)

Program Purpose:
To recognize and highlight outstanding Wisconsin teachers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing manufacturing, engineering, and technology (STEM) education in their classrooms. The program seeks to honor educators who:

Use unique and creative teaching methods
Engage students with real-world problems
Facilitate learning through curiosity and innovation
Inspire students to become lifelong learners
Introduce students to local industries and manufacturing careers
Connect students with community business leaders
Advance STEM principles and manufacturing education

Award Categories:

High School Educator category (1st, 2nd, 3rd place)
Middle School Educator category (1st, 2nd, 3rd place)

Award Details:

Cash prizes awarded for first, second, and third place winners in both categories
Winners announced in summer
Recognition of winners through Wisconsin Business World and partner communications

Recent Winners (2024):

High School 1st: Jeff Deglopper (Muskego High School)
High School 2nd: Ryan Osterberg (Brookfield Central High School)
High School 3rd: Matthew Schultz (The Lincoln Academy)
Middle School 1st: Todd Sobczyk (Lake Denoon Middle School)
Middle School 2nd: Devalyn Rogers (One City Prep Academy)

Contact:

Michelle Grajkowski, Senior Director of Wisconsin Business World
Phone: 608.258.3400
Email: mgrajkowski@wmc.org
Website: https://www.wmcfoundation.org/wisconsin-business-world/statewide-competitions/

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Requirements:
1. Complete application form (available on Wisconsin Business World competitions page)
2. Submit evidence of exceptional curriculum development
3. Describe unique classroom projects and methods
4. Explain teaching philosophy
5. Demonstrate commitment to STEM education and student engagement

Application Deadline: March 31 (annually)

Submission Format: Electronic submission to Wisconsin Business World

Evaluation Criteria:
Applications judged by independent panel based on:

Exceptional curriculum design

Unique classroom projects

Teaching philosophy

Student engagement strategies

Real-world problem-solving approaches

Innovation in STEM education

Eligibility:

Wisconsin middle school educators (grades 6-8)

Wisconsin high school educators (grades 9-12)