The Little Scientists Early STEM Education Awards are the only awards in Australia dedicated to celebrating STEM excellence in early childhood education. The awards proudly recognise the educators and teachers of children 0-8 years who champion Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) education in their setting.
Held every two years, the next Little Scientists Early STEM Education Awards opens for nominations 1 March to 31 May 2026. There are two categories:
Category 1. (Self-nominated) Early learning settings and early primary classrooms can nominate themselves by submitting an inquiry-based STEM project co-developed with their children. đź“ť Read-only nomination form.
Category 2. (Peer-nominated) Individual educators and teachers working with children 0-8 years can be nominated by their peers for championing early STEM education in their setting. đź“ť Read-only nomination form.
The benefits of nominating go beyond being named as a winner. The process provides an invaluable professional development and team-building experience and is an opportunity to recognise your team or colleague’s commitment to STEM on a national scale.
Winners of the awards will access:
- Significant promotional opportunities, which includes being celebrated at an in-person award presentation with state and federal parliamentarians in attendance.
- National recognition through an Australian Government Department of Education-funded initiative.
- Over $33,900 worth of high-quality prizes!
For more information and to submit a nomination, click the link below: Little Scientists Early STEM Education Awards 2026 – Little Scientists Australia