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. 

OSLN accepts nominations for awards issued in three categories: teaching, leadership and partnerships. OSLN also selects an educator each year for the network’s Outstanding Service Award.

The 2024 award winners will be recognized at the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit on June 4, 2024. Along with being recognized at the Ohio STEM Summit, the winners will be invited to a celebration dinner and offered an opportunity to present at the 2025 statewide summit. 

In the spirit of gratitude, the person submitting the nomination for each winner will also be invited to the celebratory dinner.

Nominations for the teaching, leadership, and partnership awards closed on February 5, 2024.
2018 OSLN awardees photo

Award categories

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.

Outstanding Service Award

The Outstanding Service Award recognizes an individual advancing high-quality STEM education for all students across Ohio.

This award is selected by OSLN leadership and staff.

Related News

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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