Building the Future Awards

Do you know an exceptional educator or advocate who sparks a love for STEAM with their kids or students? Nominate them for the Building The Future Award!*

This award recognizes dedicated teachers, parents, volunteers, and leaders who are bringing impactful STEM/STEAM learning opportunities to their kids. This award celebrates nominees whose work embodies the core principles of STEM education, with a strong emphasis on:

Hands-On, Project Based STEAM Learning
Social Emotional Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
21st Century Skills (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication)
Engineer Design aka Design Thinking

Award Categories (Quarterly)

STEM Educator Award

Honors outstanding individuals directly facilitating STEAM learning (e.g., teachers, after-school program directors, principals, etc.).

STEM Leader Award

Recognizes impactful advocates and supporters of STEM/STEAM education (e.g., parent volunteers, community organization leaders, Department of Education innovators, etc.).

Nomination Details:

Anyone can nominate an inspiring STEM/STEAM educator or leader.
Self-nominations are accepted but must include a letter or email of support from a colleague, supervisor, or community member.
Award recipients will be announced by the end of the current semester.
You are welcome to nominate the same person for both categories if their contributions are significant in both areas.

Enter your nomination here