Southern Utah STEM Awards

Southern Utah STEM Awards Logo STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The Southern Utah STEM Awards are here to bring recognition to those who are working hard to share STEM throughout our community in southern Utah. There are incredible things happening in STEM across southern Utah in many areas including teaching, outreach, and business. Eight awards will be given to educators ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Educators included for nominations may be from county school districts as well as private and charter schools.

Counties Included: Washington, Kane, San Juan, Iron, Garfield, Beaver, Piute, Wayne, Millard, Grand, Emery and Sevier.

Two teachers will be awarded in each category

  • Excellence in Science
  • Excellence in Technology 
  • Excellence in Engineering 
  • Excellence in Mathematics

Additionally, awards will be given to professors and staff in higher education that exemplify excellence in STEM education and outreach. Many businesses in southern Utah have been welcoming and a positive force in STEM education and may be awarded as well.

Southern Utah University, Utah Tech University, Southwest Technical College, and Dixie Technical College are happy to award and celebrate those involved. Each spring, nominations will open for anyone to share how their favorite STEM educators have made a difference in student lives through STEM principles and teaching. As well as, nominations for businesses in southern Utah that have been a positive impact on STEM education. In April, winners will be announced and awarded at the Southern Utah STEM Awards banquet. If you would like to be involved in this event or offer sponsorship, feel free to click on our contact or sponsorship section and reach out.

Nominations

NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE 2023 YEAR! WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN APRIL 2023


Anyone can nominate our incredible educators and businesses here in Southern Utah. Don't be afraid to nominate yourself! 

Sponsorship Information

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Our 2023 Sponsors

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Southern Utah STEM Awards Banquet

Hosted at Southern Utah University
R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center: Gilbert Great Hall
405 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023
5:30pm-7:30pm

Invitations requiring RSVP will be sent out by the end of February 2023.

If you would like tickets to the banquet or to purchase additional tickets please visit the SUU Marketplace. Tickets for the event cost $20.

If you have further questions please contact:

Dylan Kirklin
Director, Southern Utah University STEM Center for Teaching and Learning
dylankirklin@suu.edu
435-865-8098

Jessica Davis
Director, Utah Tech CSET Outreach
jessica.davis@utahtech.edu
435-879-4461