Individuals must have an impact their local or workplace community.
Recipients must be employed by an organization that operates within the U.S.
Nominations must be submitted by the nominee’s authorized company representative.
Application Package includes:
CV or Resume (not required for organizations)
Short essay addressing how nominees meet or exceed award criteria (4,000 characters or less)
Nominations Open on March 13, 2026
Nominations close on May 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET
Recipients will be notified by July 3, 2026
Each recipient will be recognized at the 2026 STEM Connect Convention held in Seattle, WA, October 1-3, 2026. An award certificate will also be provided by SASE.
For additional questions please visit the FAQs page or email awards@saseconnect.org.