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Employer Awards

Shining a spotlight on the organisations building the future of STEM.

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What Are The STEM Employer Awards?

Recognition & Reach

These awards celebrate the companies giving early-career STEM talent more than a job ad.

We’re talking real opportunity, real culture, real backing.

Whether you’re a start-up with a story or a giant doing things differently — if students want in, we want to know about it.

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Awards & Nominations

Entering any of our 15+ awards is simple — just choose your award category and share what makes your team stand out.

We’ve got categories for everything from standout internships and graduate schemes to bold employer branding and grassroots outreach.

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How We Are Different

These awards are built for EVERYONE (not just the big brands) driving progress in STEM

— from scale-ups and startups to departments doing brilliant things under the radar.

We're here to celebrate the bold, the inclusive and the forward thinking.

Our Events

1. Boost Your Brand

Show the world what makes you different.

Get recognised by STEM students, grads, and professionals looking for forward-thinking employers who walk the talk.

2. Join a Trailblazing Community

Stand alongside like-minded companies raising the bar across STEM industries and building connections with the future leaders in STEM.

3. Connect with Future Talent

We put your brand in front of the students you actually want - curious, switched-on, and actively looking for employers who want to make a difference.

4. Make New Industry Connections

Join us for a celebration of bold ideas and brilliant teams.

Our awards night brings together STEM employers, educators, and rising talent from across the UK and offers an unbeatable chance to network.

Why Nominate?

Judging Process

Each submission is reviewed by a panel of industry experts, early careers professionals and student voices.

Entries are scored against key criteria: impact, innovation, inclusivity, and evidence of results.

The judging panels are made up of:

STEM students bring their curiosity, creativity, and honest perspective on what makes an employer worth joining.

Student Voice

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Early careers professionals use their experience and expertise to spot genuine innovation and impact.

Early Career Peers

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A powerhouse panel of respected leaders across STEM sectors with the insight to separate the talk from genuine impact.

Industry Experts

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Explore Award Categories

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Events

From inspiring student panels to employer masterclasses, our events brings together the brightest minds in STEM.

Whether you're here to learn, connect or lead — there’s something for everyone.

Bright Minds: Student Innovation Panel

Coming Soon | Virtual

Join young STEM changemakers as they share their big ideas, bold projects, and what the future means to them.

Inside STEM Hiring: Employer Q&A

Coming Soon | Virtual

A live conversation with top STEM recruiters on what they look for, how they hire, and how you can stand out.

STEM Awards 2026 Launch Party

Coming Soon | In Person

Celebrate the launch of our next season of awards with finalists, partners, and the wider STEM community.