To further inspire and recognize excellence from K to Career™ in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the National STEM Honor Society™ (NSTEM™) provides annual recognition to a number of groups and individuals that uphold our values. Award winners are passionate about providing unique learning opportunities and equal access to STEM education for all. The recipients of these non-monetary annual awards will each receive a plaque as well as national recognition on the NSTEM website, newsletter, and social media. Awards may be granted in each of the elementary, middle, high school, college/university, and organization-sponsored levels and must be associated with a school that has a current National STEM Honor Society Chapter. The four award categories are:
- Advisor/Chapter NSTEM Champion Award
- Student-Led Project NSTEM Champion Award
- Outstanding Educator NSTEM Champion Award
- Outstanding District NSTEM Champion Award
Award Application Due Date: March 31.
NSTEM Champion Awards Described:
- Advisor/Chapter NSTEM Champion Award: This award recognizes exemplary advisors and their high functioning Chapters that contribute to the enrichment of their schools, students, and communities. Award applications will be reviewed for demonstrating a high level of student participation; Advisor dedication and leadership; wide range of engaging STEM projects and activities; and involvement of diversity in the community.
- Student-Led Project NSTEM Champion Award: This award recognizes student-led projects (group or individual) that demonstrate student engagement and originality. Award applications will be reviewed for projects demonstrating a high level of student engagement in STEM disciplines, innovation, sustainability, utility, collaboration with diverse populations, and problem solving.
- Outstanding Educator NSTEM Champion Award: This award acknowledges the dedicated and passionate teachers who create the next generation of STEM enthusiasts. Award winners constantly engage with their students on a personal level and are truly dedicated to their work, while encouraging a diverse population of learners to pursue their goals. Additionally, they utilize project based learning to provide exciting, hands-on, real-life STEM experiences.
- Outstanding District NSTEM Champion Award: This award was created to acknowledge school districts that take our mission of inspiring and recognizing excellence in the STEM field to heart. The winning district must provide ample access to project based learning, STEM extracurricular activities, and STEM career development opportunities. Additionally, they demonstrate NSTEM core values by consistently preaching on equal access to STEM education for all students.
How to Apply: Nominations for the NSTEM Champion Award of the year may be made by a chapter’s student members, the Chapter Director (school principal or head) or the Chapter Advisor. Nominations for each award must be made by the Chapter Advisor. Nominations may be made for more than one project in any given year.
NSTEM will notify the Chapter Director, Advisor, and Co-Advisor of all award recipients.
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