Nominations for Presidential Awards Open to STEM Teachers
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors given by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching. The awards were established by Congress in 1983.
The awards recognize teachers who have deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Since the program’s inception, more than 5,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
Principals, teachers, parents, students or members of the general public may nominate exceptional individuals who teach science, technology, engineering or mathematics in grades K-6 for this award year. Applicants can apply for one of two award categories: science or math. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have at least five years of teaching experience prior to the 2023–2024 academic school year, with science, technology, engineering or mathematics teaching duties.
The nomination deadline is Monday, Jan. 8. The application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Application Packet