The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are one of Australia’s most prestigious awards, recognising outstanding achievements in scientific research, innovation, and excellence in science teaching.

There are 2 prizes dedicated to excellence in science teaching, one for primary schools and one for secondary schools, with each recipient receiving $250,000 in prize money.

To be eligible for a science teaching prize, nominees must:

• Be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

• Have accomplished their nominated teaching achievements in Australia.

• Not nominate themselves.

• Be employed as a full-time or part-time teacher in a primary or secondary school listed on the Australian Schools List.

• Actively teach science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at the time of nomination (teachers on parental leave who plan to return to teaching are also eligible).

Show your appreciation for a dedicated STEM teacher by nominating them today. Nominations close Tuesday 17 December 2024, 5 PM (AEDT).

For more details on the awards and the nomination process, visit the Prizes for Australian Science Teachers webpage.