The Scientix Awards

Scientix® Awards recognise outstanding achievements in science education. Honouring exceptional educators and projects spanning various themes and domains of education, the scheme fosters innovation and promotes excellence in teaching and learning.

By agreeing to the Data Protection Policy of the 2026 STEM Discovery Campaign and the Scientix Awards on the submission form you confirm that you understand and consent to your entry being evaluated for one or more Scientix Awards. The information you provide on the form will be considered when assessing your entry. Therefore, if your entry meets the criteria for an Award as indicated below, it will be considered for it. Read the 2026 STEM Discovery Campaign Terms of Service for more information on the evaluation criteria applicable to the Scientix Awards.

Watch the video to find out how to participate in the Scientix Awards!

Follow these basic steps to enter a Scientix Awards:

NOTE if you implement the activity with your colleagues, indicate their names in the ’Description’ section of the Submission Form.

IMPORTANT: Scientix Awards will take into account the information provided in the description of the activity in the Submission Form, as well as any additional information linked in the description or the ‘Website’ question.

To make the submission process easier, you can use the Scientix templates for learning scenario or story of implementation for most of the awards (excluding the Scientix Community and Scientix Science in Action Awards).

You can also find advice on how to craft memorable entries on the Templates and Tips page.

In 2026, the Scientix Awards are organised in 6 areas, each containing multiple awards. Unless otherwise stated, awards are open to all educators and entries should be authored by individual teachers. For team entries with multiple authors, one or more authors may be awarded.

Scientix® Awards for Arts and Culture

Arts and culture can and should converge with STEM. These awards acknowledge the value of this connection and encourage you to make the most of it.

Scientix Cultural Legacy Award

Have you used any of the resources from the Europeana platform or the Teaching with Europeana blog? Write a “story of re-use” to tell us everything about it, explaining how you have employed these resources or implemented them in the classroom. Make sure to agree to the Data Protection Policy of the 2026 Scientix Cultural Legacy Award.

Supported by: Europeana.

Priority: You need to submit a “story of re-use” using a Europeana resource (a story of implementation) as part of your entry.

Prize: 5 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix STEAM Synergies Award

Have you designed or implemented an activity that addresses the gender disparity in STEAM subjects? Write a story of implementation to share what you did, focusing particularly on the creative and innovative value of your action and on how it promotes greater participation among girls and women.

Supported by: STEAMbrace.

Priority: You need to submit a story of implementation on STEM and Arts as part of your entry. You can explore the STEAMBRACE activities in the annex of this document and here under 'Teacher information' for inspiration.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Little Scientists Award

Are you an early childhood or primary school teacher who has engaged their students in fun and age-appropriate STE(A)M activities that integrated STEM with other curriculum subjects? Submit a learning scenario or story of implementation and share your experience.

Supported by: OUTSTE(A)M.

Priority: You need to submit a learning scenario or a story of implementation for early childhood or early primary school as part of your entry. Learn more about age-appropriate STE(A)M and discover examples of learning scenarios in the OUTSTE(A)M in Action: Let’s STE(A)M MOOC.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Science in Action Award

Do you have a fun science demonstration that you would like to share with the world? Make a video of it and include it as part of your entry and remember to check out our filming guidelines for inspiration!

Supported by: TikTok

Priority: You need to submit a science demonstration video as part of your entry. Remember to keep things short, fun, and educational!

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Awards for Environmental Sustainability

Green competences are essential for the future. Created specifically for this purpose, these Awards provide an opportunity to showcase your sustainability expertise in various domains.

 

Scientix Circular Technology Award

Have you incorporated sustainable and circular practices into your classroom activities? This Award recognises educators who inspire students to think differently about resources, energy, and sustainability. The award recognizes creative classroom projects and hands on activities that bring circularity principles "reduce, reuse, recycle" to life in STEM learning.

Supported by: Clarios.

Priority: You must address the topic of circularity, to sharing how you help students understand the full lifecycle of technologies such as batteries and other energy storage systems. Explore the two learning scenarios created in partnership with Clarios for inspiration (Mission Voltra and From STEM Learning to Sustainable Action).

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Green Solutions Award

Teachers and teacher trainers need to be proficient in nature-based solutions so that they can pass on their knowledge effectively to their students. Have you developed an activity on this subject or designed an activity that builds teachers’ understanding and confidence in this area? Let us know in your entry.

Supported by: NBS Academy.

Priority: You must address the topic of nature-based solutions in a learning scenario or story of implementation. Find inspiration and more information and resources on the NBS Academy Resource hub and in the NBS Academy MOOC.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Learning Tides Award

It is crucial that we look after our oceans and improve overall awareness of the challenges they face. Have you implemented resources on ocean literacy? Tell us about it in your entry.

Supported by: ProBleu.

Priority: You must address the topic of ocean literacy and write a story of implementation about your activity and the resources you used. You can find ways to advance water literacy education with the ProBleu catalogue of teaching aids.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Soil Guardians Award

Have you carried out any educational activities to promote soil health? Submit a learning scenario or story of implementation to emphasise the importance of soil protection. Entries considered for this award must involve at least 2 authors.

Supported by: LOESS.

Priority: You need to submit a learning scenario or a story of implementation as part of your entry. You will find learning scenarios to implement and to get inspired on the LOESS educational toolkit and more information about Soil education in the LOESS MOOC.

Prize: 4 winners (two winning entries with two authors selected in each) will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026. The school of the winning entries will also receive a 1-year Tech Titans license for school.

 

 

Scientix Waste to Wonder Award

Have you explored the intersection of STEM and sustainability by creating innovative projects that integrate technology and reuse simple waste materials, such as cardboard and packaging? This Award is the perfect opportunity to showcase your work.

Supported by: Lenovo.

Priority: As part of your entry, you need to showcase how you have made creative use of waste material for your STEM lessons. For inspiration, consider the Lenovo’s Activity Booklet.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Awards for Research and Careers

Preparing for STEM careers involves establishing a solid foundation for tomorrow’s workforce. Look at our range of awards focused on building professional knowledge and skills.

 

Scientix Citizen Scientists Award

Citizen Science empowers students and gives them agency. Have you developed an entry on this subject? Write a learning scenario or a story about implementation and flesh out your ideas.

Supported by: CROPS.

Priority: You need to submit a learning scenario or a story of implementation involving citizen science activities as part of your entry. Learn more about citizen science in class in the CROPS MOOC.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Next-Gen Shapers Award

Are you a secondary school teacher who has shown students the exciting and diverse careers available in STEM by providing real-world examples and advice from STEM professionals? Submit an entry and share your experience.

Supported by: Cummins.

Priority: As part of your entry, you need to showcase how you have given your students insights into possible STEM career prospects using relevant resources. For inspiration, consider the job profiles for early and primary education developed in collaboration with Cummins.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Awards for Technology

The future will be digital, and technology driven. Demonstrate your proficiency in this vital area by pursuing one of our tech-targeted Awards.

 

Scientix AI Navigators Award

AI is already reshaping how we live and learn, so students should be knowledgeable and informed on how to use it safely in their daily life. Tell us how you engaged your students with AI in a learning scenario or story of implementation. This award has two streams.

Supported by: Microsoft and Airbus Foundation.

Microsoft's AI Literacy Stream Priority: This stream will recognise entries involving an activity related to AI literacy, you will find examples of resources to use in Microsoft’s AI for Education Toolkit.

The Airbus Foundation's safe use of AI Stream Priority: This stream will recognise entries connected to the safe use of AI technologies in class. Consider using the Airbus Foundation’s FAIR Enough web series for inspiration.

Prize: 2 winners will be selected from each stream, who will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Authentic and Inclusive Informatics Award

Authentic learning and gender inclusion are essential for 21st century informatics education. Have you used any of the TINKER materials to support them? If so, submit an entry and tell us about it.

Supported by: Tinker.

Priority: You need to submit a learning scenario or a story of implementation on authentic and inclusive informatics education as part of your entry. Discover useful resources and learning scenarios in the TINKER toolkit.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Teamwork Award

Science is a team effort that showcases what great minds can achieve when they come together. And collaboration needs to start while learning about science! Share a learning scenario or a story of implementation that showcases how you have encouraged students to collaborate with each other using technology.

Supported by: SMART Technologies.

Priority: As part of your entry, you need to demonstrate your commitment to fostering collaboration and inclusivity among students using educational technology resources. For inspiration, consider the Lumio platform by SMART Technologies.

Prize: 2 winners will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Whole School Awards

Taking the whole school approach is crucial for quality STEM education. That is why we have created a dedicated Award to recognise how you have embraced the STEM School strategy or incorporated the recently introduced Scientix Collections into your curriculum.

 

Scientix STEM School Award

Would you like to show the world the excellence of your school in implementing a STEM School Strategy? Look no further than this Award! Put your STEM School Label on display for all to see!

Supported by: STEM School Label.

Priority: Inspire other schools by showcasing how your school has improved its STEM strategy and received a STEM School Label (SSL). Share your success and let us know about your experience and which label you have achieved. Make sure to include the link to your Organisation’s Profile on the SSL portal in the description.

Prize: The Head of School and one teacher from the winning school will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026. The school of the winning entry will also receive a 1-year Tech Titans license for school.

 

 

Scientix Collections Award

This award will recognise schools that take a whole school approach to introducing new topics and. This award has two streams.

Supported by: STEM School Label, BUSTICEDU and CROPS.

Environmental Sustainability Education STREAM Priority: Complete the focus from the Scientix Environmental Sustainability Collection and share a story of implementation to tell us how your school completed the focus of the Collection. Check the criteria for completing the focus of Scientix Collection here.

Citizen Science STREAM Priority: Complete the focus from the Scientix Citizen Science Collection and share a story of implementation to tell us how your school completed the focus of the Collection. Check the criteria for completing the focus of Scientix Collection here.

Prize: One winning school will be selected from each stream. The Head of School and one teacher from each winning school will be invited will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026. The school of the winning entry will also receive a 1-year Tech Titans license for school.

 

 

Scientix Community Awards

Above all, Scientix is a community that brings together individuals who are passionate about STEM. So, we have created a set of Awards to recognise your community-oriented efforts.

 

Scientix Providers Award

A memorable STEM Discovery Campaign entry requires good and clear communication. Write a clear description of your entry to help other users relate more effectively to it.

Supported by: TIMKEN.

Priority: Make sure that the information you provide in the ‘Description’ field is well explained and covers a reasonable amount of detail. Use a good structure to organise the information and write in plain language to ensure it is accessible to all.

Prize: 1 winner will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Contributors Award

It’s not always about creating your own activity, it’s important to contribute to others’ too! Have you been involved in any kind of action or attended any events organised by others? These count too, and we would like to hear about them!

Supported by: Britannica Education.

Priority: Clearly select one of the options in the ‘Category’ field that indicates that you did not create the activity or event. If possible, also provide a clear description of what happened and what you learnt from it in the ‘Description’ field.

Prize: 1 winner will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Enthusiasts Award

Are you a Scientix enthusiast who submitted many entries during the STEM Discovery Campaign? How many entries have you submitted to the Campaign? Tell us how committed you are to STEM and remember to prioritise quality over quantity.

Priority: Ensure that your entries are not just submitted to increase the total number of submissions. We prioritise quality entries.

Prize: 1 winner will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Influencers Award

Transforming STEM education requires reaching wide and large! Did the activity included in your entry involve a large number of participants? Explain why and make sure to provide accurate figures!

Priority: Ensure that the participation figures you provide are realistic. Do not inflate the numbers just to have a better chance of being selected, we will know!

Prize: 1 winner will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix School Team Player Award

Working towards becoming a STEM School requires everyone to participate. Are you a passionate teacher who helped your school to improve their STEM Strategy and submitted School Practice Evidence (SPE) on the STEM School Label Portal? Pin each SPE as individual entries on the STEM Discovery Campaign map and remember to prioritise quality over quantity.

Supported by: STEM School Label.

Priority: Tell us how you helped your school improve the STEM Strategy and submit the link to the SPE on the STEM School Label portal (available from your SSL Organisation Profile).

Prize: 1 winner will be invited to attend the upcoming Science Projects Workshop (SPW) in Brussels in 2026.

 

 

Scientix Organisers Award

Are you submitting your entry on behalf of an institution, organisation, or other collective entity? If so, please specify which one when submitting your entry. !

Priority: Clearly state the entity for which you are submitting the entry in the ‘Description’ field of your entry, as well as in the relevant ‘Organisation’ fields.

Prize: Winners will receive a Certificate of Participation specially tailored for organisations.

 

 

Bonus Prizes

SMART Technologies, partner of the Scientix STEM Alliance, is offering a 1-year Lumio SPARK licenses to all winners of the Awards, to be used by their school/organisation. The Spark plan offers new, additional capabilities and features designed to support schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and other organizations with enhanced instructional consistency and more flexible lesson creation and delivery.

 

 

Check the previous editions of the Scientix Awards:

 

Scientix Awards 2024

Scientix Awards 2025