Know someone whose teaching approach motivated their pupils towards the exploration and enjoyment of STEM subjects? Or whose lifetime contribution to STEM led to a significant impact on related research? Have you come across a female STEM professional who has made an exceptional contribution to the scientific field?
The first ever edition of the National STEM Awards, intended to celebrate and acknowledge the work of individuals, organisations and projects who helped bring forward Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the Maltese Islands, will be held on 14 May 2021.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
1. Best Primary Class Teacher Award for Inspiring Children in STEM
2. Best Secondary School Teacher Award for Contribution to STEM
3. Lifetime Award for Contribution to STEM
4. Young Researcher Award
5. Award for Engaged Researcher
6. Women in STEM Award
7. STEM Ambassador Award
8. Best STEM Employer Award
9. Best STEM Community Project Award
10. Best STEM Project Award (People’s Choice)
The full guidelines for nominators and nominees can be read online.
The award ceremony is being organised by the STEM Engagement Working Group which is chaired by Esplora, Malta’s Interactive Science Centre.
Nominate your favourite people in STEM.
The nomination form can be downloaded and filled in online.
The deadline for nominations is 15 February 2021, after which evaluation and ranking of the candidates will take place.