The TSIN STEM Excellence Awards

Tennessee’s recent successes in STEM are due to the combined efforts of strong teachers in the classroom, innovative school and district/regional leaders, and advocates that place STEM on the top of their priority lists.


The STEM Excellence Awards are designed to recognize a phenomenal teacher, a leader of a school, district, or regional/state organization, and an exceptional advocate for STEM education. 


You can now nominate yourself or another person for one of the STEM Excellence Awards.

Select the "Learn More" button under the awards to complete a nomination.


The STEM Excellence Awards are designed to:


  • Promote effective teaching strategies by recognizing and rewarding quality STEM teachers.


  • Highlight effective advocacy partnerships at the local and state levels.


  • Share strategies for creating an innovative STEM culture within a school building/district/region.




See our past STEM Excellence Award recipients.


Celebrating Outstanding Contributions in STEM Education

Excellence in STEM Teaching

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Excellence in teaching in the field of STEM education teaching

The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network seeks to highlight excellence in innovation in the field of STEM education through the Excellence in STEM Teaching Award. Awardees will be recognized at the 2025 TN STEM Innovation Summit May 8-9.


You may use this form to self-nominate or nominate a Tennessee educator who has inspired you. 

Excellence in STEM Leadership Award

Excellence in leadership in the field of STEM education leadership

The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network seeks to highlight excellence in innovation in the field of STEM education through the Excellence in STEM Leadership Award. Awardees will be recognized at the 2025 TN STEM Innovation Summit May 8-9.


You may use this form to self-nominate or nominate a Tennessee school level or district level leader who has inspired you. 

Excellence in STEM Advocacy

Award

Excellence in advocacy for the field of STEM education

The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network seeks to highlight excellence in advocacy for the field of STEM education. This award will be presented to individuals that through their dedication and leadership efforts have positively impacted STEM education in Tennessee. Awardees will be recognized at the 2025 TN STEM Innovation Summit, May 8-9.


You may use this form to self-nominate or nominate any local, regional, or state educational leader (including industry partners and state level policy makers) educational leader who has inspired you. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are nominations open?

    • Nominations for the 2025 STEM Excellence Awards are now CLOSED.

  • Who can I nominate?

    You may nominate a colleague or yourself.

  • Where and when is the ceremony held?

    Awards are given at the Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit. 2025 Excellence Awards announcements will be made May 9, 2025.

  • How do I nominate someone?

    Select the 'Learn more' button above and fill out the application for the award you are interested in. When finished, submit the completed application.