


What Could You Win?
Recognition at The STEM Awards, exposure to leading employers, mentorship/networking opportunities, and a winners’ showcase.
Energy Future Leader
Celebrating an Energy Future Leader
Category: Project & Initiative Impact
Are you an energy future leader?
We’re searching for students who demonstrate exceptional passion, curiosity and potential to shape the future of the energy sector. Nominees should show strong engagement in STEM subjects, involvement in energy related projects or activities and a commitment to solving read world challenges in areas such as sustainability, renewables or low carbon innovation.
To enter, you must be:
– Studying in the UK (school/college or university)
In partnership with:
Coming Soon...

Every great award deserves backing that matches its ambition. We are currently formalising an exciting new title sponsorship with a trailblazing name in the global STEM landscape.
This partnership will not only elevate the profile of the award itself but will directly connect our winners with an organisation operating at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. We’re not just looking for a sponsor—we’re securing an ally whose mission is to champion the next generation of brilliance.
Full details and the official sponsor reveal will be published here shortly.
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.