Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) Education Impact Awards

Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) Education Impact Awards

Organization: Wisconsin Business World (a program of WMC Foundation)

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/