Overview
We are proud to announce the relaunch and expansion of the Nebraska Women in STEM Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of women across Nebraska who are advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through leadership, innovation, education, research, and community impact.
Previously featuring two awards, the program has expanded to six award categories in an effort to recognize a broader range of experiences, career stages, and contributions within STEM fields. The awards will be presented during the Celebrating Women in STEM Luncheon on October 29, creating a dedicated opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and stories of this year’s honorees.
Awards
The Outstanding Woman in STEM Award honors a woman who has demonstrated excellence in her STEM field. Through specific actions, the recipient has proven to be a leader and mentor, breaking barriers and/or advocating for their peers and successors.
The Organizational Excellence Award is for a company, agency, department, employee resource group, or other organization that has taken demonstrable actions to decrease barriers and to promote participation for women in STEM.
The Emerging Leader Award recognizes a rising professional who has shown exceptional promise, leadership, and impact early in her STEM career. This award celebrates women who are already making meaningful contributions and are poised to shape the future of STEM in Nebraska.
The Educator of the Year Award recognizes an educator or mentor who has inspired and empowered others to pursue STEM through teaching and mentorship. This award honors those who have made an ongoing commitment to building the next generation of STEM talent through meaningful educational impact.
The Community Impact Award recognizes a woman or organization who is advancing STEM through advocacy, public policy, outreach, equity work, community-building, or science communication. This award honors those whose work creates broader systems-level change and expands opportunity and engagement in STEM.
The Innovator Award recognizes a woman who has developed groundbreaking ideas, solutions, technologies, or ventures that drive progress in STEM. This award celebrates innovation through entrepreneurship, invention, research, or transformative problem-solving within an organization or industry.