Applications Open for the 2022-2023 NSTA Awards Program

Nearly $100,000 in Cash and Prizes Awarded Annually to Educators

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is now accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Awards Program. NSTA Awards honor K–12 teachers, principals, professors, and other education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science and STEM education.

Applications are open for:

• Angela Award, sponsored by NSTA
• Corteva Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award, sponsored by Corteva
• Distinguished Informal Science Education Awards, sponsored by NSTA
• Distinguished Service to Science Education Awards, sponsored by NSTA
• Distinguished Teaching Awards, sponsored by NSTA
• Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers, sponsored by NSTA
• Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award, sponsored by the Northrop Grumman Foundation
• NSTA Fellow Award, sponsored by NSTA
• NSTA Legacy Award, sponsored by NSTA
• Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award, sponsored by an endowment from Robert Yager
• Robert H. Carleton Award, sponsored by NSTA
• Shell Science Teaching Award, sponsored by Shell
• Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award, sponsored by Shell
• Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers, sponsored by an endowment from Sylvia Shugrue

In addition to cash and prizes, all award winners will be formally recognized during the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Atlanta.

Applications for all teacher awards are due December 21. For more information about the NSTA Awards Program or to apply or nominate someone for an award, visit https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program.

About NSTA

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field. For more information, visit www.nsta.org or follow NSTA on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Nominate a deserving colleague (or submit your own application) for one of #NSTA's 14 award programs, designed for all grade levels, and accolades that recognize K-12 teachers, informal educators, researchers, #STEM teachers, and more. Apps due 12/21.