top of page
New STEM Awards Logos (3).png
Graduation Cap and Diploma
Graduation Cap and Diploma
Graduation Cap and Diploma

What Could You Win?

The Prize: £1,000 Sponsorship for Your Society

Winners of the STEM Awards Best Society Impact will receive a £1,000 sponsorship from RS Group to support the continued growth and impact of their student undergrad society.

This funding is designed to help you expand your initiatives, reach more students, and deepen your contribution to the STEM community. Whether you plan to launch new outreach programmes, host larger events, invest in equipment, or develop innovative projects, the sponsorship provides the flexibility to bring your ideas to life.

In addition to the financial award, recognition from RS Group highlights your society as a leader in driving meaningful impact, raising your profile both within your institution and across the wider STEM network.

STEM Women Society Impact

Recognising women led societies shaping the future of STEM

Category: Community & Society

Are you the most impactful women led STEM University society?

Is your society making a real difference in STEM

We are looking for women led university societies that are creating meaningful impact through creativity, collaboration, and the application of science and technology beyond the classroom. This award recognises groups that run innovative projects, support their communities, and encourage more people to engage with STEM.

This is more than recognition. It is a chance to showcase your society’s work, gain visibility, connect with leading organisations, and share your vision for the future of STEM.

To enter, you must be:

– Studying in the UK (school/college or university)

In partnership with:

RS Group

BAE logo.png

We are RS Group


Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we’re the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. For over 80 years, we have been providing products and solutions to engineers, making it easy for our customers to do business and save time and money.


The RS Youth & Community team focuses on inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators. Through partnerships with students, educational institutions and charities, we foster skills development, enhance lives and make a meaningful difference in communities worldwide.

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

1

Early careers professionals use their recruitment expertise and deep understanding of the STEM landscape to spot genuine innovation and impact.

Early Career Peers

2

A powerhouse panel of respected STEM leaders brings strategic insight, sector knowledge, and a keen eye for excellence to the judging process.

Industry Experts

3

Ready To Enter?

Applications close 28th Feb 2026. Finalists announced early spring. Ceremony held in the summer 2026, London.

bottom of page