Nominate yourself or a colleague for the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching. The 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) will salute teachers of K-6 math and science in each state—the award rotates from elementary to secondary each year.
The award recognizes those teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Since the program’s inception, more than 5,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
Recipients of the award receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States, an all-expenses paid trip to a recognition event, which includes an award ceremony, a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, and an opportunity to build lasting partnerships with colleagues across the nation.
Nominations are submitted on the PAEMST website and can be made by students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Teachers can also self-nominate. Nomination forms must be completed by January 8 to allow nominees to finish an accompanying application by the official deadline of February 6, 2024.
