STEM Recognition Awards

DEADLINE IN DECEMBER 2018

September 15, 2018

Vernier Technology Award – Due: 12/17/18

$5,500 – A partnership of Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), this award recognizes the innovative use, or potential use, of data-collection […]
September 15, 2018

Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers – Due: 12/17/18

$1,000 – This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson plan will fully reference sources […]
September 15, 2018

Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award – Due: 12/17/18

$1,800 – This award provides support to seven diverse educators in pursuit of professional development, and serves to increase the science educator talent pool of minority educators […]
September 15, 2018

Shell Science Teaching Award – Due: 12/17/18

$10,000 – This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary […]
September 15, 2018

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year – Due: 12/17/18

$10,000 – The SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Environmental Excellence Awards recognizes the outstanding efforts of students, teachers, and community leaders across the country who are working at […]
September 15, 2018

Robert H. Carleton Award – Due: 12/17/18

$5,000 – This is the most prestigious award an NSTA member can receive. The Robert H. Carleton Award recognizes one individual who has made outstanding contributions to, […]
September 15, 2018

Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award – Due: 12/17/18

$1,000 – The Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award will recognize six (6) full-time K–12 teachers of science who successfully use innovation and excellence in their classroom. […]
September 15, 2018

NSTA Legacy Award – Due: 12/17/18

$500+ – This NSTA award posthumously recognizes long-standing members of NSTA for significant lifelong service to NSTA and contributions to science education. Eligibility: This award is open […]
September 15, 2018

NSTA Fellow Award – Due: 12/17/18

Conference Trip – This award recognizes NSTA members who have made extraordinary contributions to science education through personal commitment to education, specifically science teaching or science; educational […]
September 15, 2018

Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education – Due: 12/17/18

$5,000 – A partnership with Northrop Grumman Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence in the field of engineering education. NSTA […]
September 15, 2018

Ron Mardigian Memorial Bio-Rad Explorer Award – Due: 12/17/18

$1,000 – The Ron Mardigian Memorial Bio-Rad Explorer Award will recognize and reward an outstanding high school teacher who has made biotechnology learning accessible to the classroom. […]
September 15, 2018

Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers- Due: 12/17/18

$1,000 – The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers provides selected K–12 teachers (up to 25) in their first five years of teaching with funds […]
September 15, 2018

Distinguished Teaching Awards – Due: 12/17/18

$500+ – This award honors NSTA members who are teachers that have made extraordinary contributions to the field of science teaching. Eligibility: K–college-level teachers Award: Formal citation, […]
September 15, 2018

Distinguished Service to Science Education – Due: 12/17/18

$500+ – These awards honor NSTA members who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavor over a significant period of time, have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement […]
September 15, 2018

Distinguished Informal Science Education Award – Due: 12/17/18

$500+ – These awards honor NSTA members who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of science education in an informal or nontraditional school setting, such as […]
September 15, 2018

“Corteva Agriscience Excellence in Agricultural Science” – Due: 12/17/18

$2,500 – A partnership with Corteva and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in the field of agricultural science education. […]
September 15, 2018

“Angela” Award – Due: 12/17/18

$1,000 – Program Summary: This award honors one female student in grades 5-8 who is exceptionally involved in and has a strong passion for STEM. The award […]