NOMINATION TIMELINE

Here’s how it works.

April 15, 2025

Nominations Now Being Accepted!

Make sure to review the submission guidelines prior to completing your application to confirm eligibility. Ensure that you explore the award categories to determine which one(s) your submission best aligns with.

May 5, 2025

Earl E. Byrd Deadline

Save $50 per submission when you enter before May 5, 2025. Discount code: Earl E. Byrd.

June 4, 2025

Final Deadline

Enter before June 4, 2025 to participate in Best of STEM and to have your products and services recognized as among the best of Edtech for STEM education.

July 1 - July 25, 2025

Product Demos

It's time to energize and prep to meet with your judge(s). You will be contacted by your assigned judge(s) between July 1 to July 25, 2025 to schedule a product demonstration for your submission. Each nomination will be reviewed by an independent judge to ensure fair and unbiased evaluations.

August 6, 2025

Finalists Announced

Finalists will be announced and then go on to the next round of judging. Science 250,000 will have the chance to vote on Best of STEM.

August 7, 2025

Popular Vote Begins

On behalf of our awesome collaborator, MCH Strategic Data, over 250,000 science and STEM educators will have the opportunity to vote anonymously on products they feel have had the greatest impact on teaching and learning over the last year.

August 14, 2025

Votes are Counted

The judges’ ratings and votes are tallied for each award category. In the case of a tie, the results of the popular vote are used to determine a winner.

August 20, 2025

Winners Announced!

Winners of the 2024 Best of STEM award will be announced and promoted via press release, social media, and website promotion.

WIN!

Applications open May 14, 2025 for Best of STEM!