Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards

Applications now closed.

Applications have now closed for the 2026 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field.

Currently in their eleventh year, the awards recognise Tasmanians leading the way in STEM and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

In 2026, guidelines and application forms were available for the following award categories:

  • The Premier’s Tasmanian STEM Researcher of the Year
  • The Minster’s Tasmanian STEM Innovation of the Year
  • The Tasmanian STEM Early Career Researcher of the Year
  • The Tasmanian STEM Primary Teacher of the Year
  • The Tasmanian STEM Secondary Teacher of the Year
  • The Tasmanian STEM Communicator of the Year

Enquiries can be directed to the Manager, Inspiring Australia Tasmania, via email: Inspiring.Tasmania@utas.edu.au

The awards are supported by the Tasmanian Government, University of Tasmania, and Inspiring Australia.

Applications closed on 6:00 pm Sun, 27 September 2026, with the winners to be announced  on  10 November 2026.

Applications for the 2027 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards will open in August 2027.