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STEM Employer Of The Year
Recognising excellence in stem employer of the year.
Category: Team & Individual Impact
Does your organisation lead in STEM Employer Of The Year?
Our headline award for organisations making an exceptional all‑round impact on early STEM careers.
Entry Questions:
1. What defines your vision for early STEM careers, and how is it embedded into culture, strategy and everyday practice?
2. Describe a bold initiative, programme or partnership from the past year that shows your commitment to developing the next generation of STEM talent.
3. How is your approach inclusive, future‑focused and responsive to the evolving needs of young people in STEM?
4. What sets you apart as a leader in early‑careers — and how are you inspiring your sector to raise the bar?
5. If your work had a tagline that summed up your impact this year, what would it be — and why?
In partnership with:
BAE Systems
Ready To Enter For The STEM Employer Of The Year
What Could You Win?
National recognition, press coverage, and an invitation to the awards celebration event.
Judging Process
Each student submission will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts and early career professionals.
Entries will be scored against key criteria: impact, innovation, inclusivity, and evidence of results. Finalists will be announced and invited to a celebration event, where the category winners will be revealed.
STEM students bring their curiosity, creativity, and lived experience to help assess which employers truly stand out to the next generation.
Student Voice
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Early careers professionals use their recruitment expertise and deep understanding of the STEM landscape to spot genuine innovation and impact.
Early Career Peers
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A powerhouse panel of respected STEM leaders brings strategic insight, sector knowledge, and a keen eye for excellence to the judging process.
Industry Experts
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Ready To Enter?
Entries close 16 January 2026. Finalists announced February 2026. Ceremony Spring 2026, London.