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.

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

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