PAEMST:

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching.

Anyone—principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate exceptional STEM teachers who are currently teaching grades K - 6 for the 2023 – 2024 award year. Teachers may also apply directly at http://www.paemst.nsf.gov/.

The nomination deadline is January 8, 2024, and the application deadline is February 6, 2024, for ELEMENTARY K – 6 teachers. SECONDARY teachers in grades 7-12  will be eligible to apply during a future cycle.