Excellence Awards

Recognizing Leaders for STEM in Ohio Schools and Communities

Each year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) recognizes leaders in providing experiences that inspire and educate the next generation of Ohio innovators through the OSLN Excellence Awards. Awards are currently issued in three categories: teaching, leadership and partnerships.

Gratitude is powerful in today’s challenging environment. Take a moment and recognize the teacher, leader, or partnership making a difference in your community.

The 2023 award winners will be recognized at the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit on May 12, 2023. Along with being recognized at the Ohio STEM Summit, the winners will be invited to a celebration dinner held on May 11, 2023, and will also be given an opportunity to present at the 2024 statewide summit during a breakout session.

Nominations close February 24, 2023.

2018 OSLN awardees photo

Award categories
(nominations accepted until Feb. 24, 2023)

Excellence in STEM Teaching Award

The Excellence in STEM Teaching Award recognizes a teacher who exemplifies integrated, STEM-infused teaching strategies and classroom innovation, and whose work has led to positive student learning outcomes.


Excellence in STEM Leadership Award

The Excellence in STEM Leadership Award recognizes a school-level, district, or regional leader with a proven track-record of developing effective STEM programs.

Excellence in STEM Partnership Award

The Excellence in STEM Partnership Award recognizes an established partnership that prioritizes a commitment to STEM education. Partners may include industry, higher education, community partner, or a partnership within the arts.

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Excellence in STEM Teaching Award

The Excellence in STEM Teaching Award recognizes a teacher who exemplifies integrated, STEM-infused teaching strategies and classroom innovation, and whose work has led to positive student learning outcomes.

Excellence in STEM Leadership Award

The Excellence in STEM Leadership Award recognizes a school-level, district, or regional leader with a proven track-record of developing effective STEM programs.

Excellence in STEM Partnership Award

The Excellence in STEM Partnership Award recognizes an established partnership that prioritizes a commitment to STEM education. Partners may include industry, higher education, community partner, or a partnership within the arts.

Past categories (not currently awarded)

STEM Advocate
Award

The Ohio STEM Advocate Award recognizes an Ohioan who has demonstrated a passion for STEM education through public advocacy and participation in leadership organizations that advance STEM for all.

STEM Innovator
Award

The Ohio STEM Innovator Award recognizes an Ohioan who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the support of STEM education and outreach within his or her region.

STEM Advocate
Award

The Ohio STEM Advocate Award recognizes an Ohioan who has demonstrated a passion for STEM education through public advocacy and participation in leadership organizations that advance STEM for all.

STEM Innovator
Award

The Ohio STEM Innovator Award recognizes an Ohioan who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the support of STEM education and outreach within his or her region.
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