Nomination for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program
Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, students and community members are invited to nominate an inspirational science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher for the prestigious Governor's STEM Advisory Council 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google.

This award is dedicated to honoring the teachers who are making a significant difference in the lives of students across the state by providing excellent curriculum, encouraging lifelong learning and inspiring a passion for STEM both in the classroom and beyond into the future.

Eligible nominees include licensed, full-time, PK-12 Iowa teachers who incorporate science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and related disciplines in public or non-public school classrooms and who spend at least 75% of their working hours (approximately 30 hours per week, minimum) in the classroom - both virtually and in-person - interacting with students. 

Nominations for previous recipients of this award and self-nominations will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please contact info@IowaSTEM.org.

All nominations must be submitted by Oct. 22, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. Central Time.
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Nominator Information
Please provide your contact information. Please use an email that you regularly check.
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Nominee Information
Please enter the following information about the teacher you are nominating.
Nominee First Name: *
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Nominee's Current Position
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Nominee's School Information:
School Where Nominee Teaches:
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School District:
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School Address:
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School Telephone Number:
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Please select the STEM Region in which your nominee's school is located.  To find out what STEM Region your nominee's school is in, click here. 
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In no more than 1000 characters, please describe why you are nominating this teacher for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award. What makes this nominee an outstanding science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher? If possible, provide specific examples of how this teacher inspires students in STEM subjects. These examples may include involvement with STEM stakeholders, collaboration with a variety of contributors, innovative curriculum, professional development and integration of interdisciplinary evidence.
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Nomination Deadline: Oct. 22, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. Central Time
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