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As a mathematics professional development leader for the past 22 years, I look forward to attending and participating in the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Annual Conference whenever possible. NCSM is an outstanding professional organization that offers leaders opportunities to network and collaborate with colleagues and mathematics education leaders from nationally and internationally. As the Awards Chair for NCSM, I am honored to work with a committee to select individuals to receive the highest honor in math education leadership, the Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award, which recognizes those who have made substantial contributions to the mathematics education leadership field. In addition to recognizing these significant contributions, the Awards Chair's role also includes awarding grants to new members to attend the NCSM Annual Conference and experience the wonderful benefits this organization has to offer.

The first NCSM conference I attended was in New Orleans in 1991. Since then, the annual NCSM conferences have afforded me great opportunities to learn from the expertise of the many leaders in our field. NCSM is a powerful network of leaders from around the country and the world who continue to make a difference in mathematics education. I appreciate the close professional and personal connections I have shared over the years with NCSM colleagues.