Conference Awards
2021 Award Nominations Currently Open
oSTEM's awards programs recognize the achievements of our members, chapters, and supporters during the oSTEM Annual Conference. Please review the award descriptions below and provide nominations for those individuals and groups you believe deserve recognition.
Our Awards:
- Global STEM Service Award
- Sponsor Awards
- Strategic Alliance Award - Organization
- Partner Excellence Award - Individual
- LGBTQ+ Employee Network of the Year - Group
- Chapter Awards
- Chapter of the Year - Group
- Rookie Chapter of the Year - Group
- Chapter Leader of the Year - Individual
Offline versions of these applications can be provided upon request by contacting info@ostem.org or by contacting the individual team responsible for the award.
oSTEM Global STEM Service Award
Award Description
This award is presented to an active member, alumnus/a, chapter mentor, or organization leader of oSTEM who has demonstrated a strong dedication to oSTEM, LGBTQ+ people in STEM, and STEM education. They are an outstanding role model for the future of our community. They are accomplished in their academic or professional lives and they regularly advocate for the full inclusion of people of all marginalized identities. They are committed to and continually strive to understand the most effective methods for reaching equality for all people.
Eligibility:
- Must be attending the oSTEM Annual Conference
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact us at info@ostem.org.
2020
Cel Welch
2019
Avery Cunningham
2018
Aaron Mertz
2017
Elise Wantling
2016
Marjorie Willner
2015
Emily Li
2014
Dr. Elena A Long
2013
Eric V Patridge
oSTEM Strategic Alliance Award
Award Description
This award is presented to a current sponsoring organization, community partner, or grant provider of oSTEM who has demonstrated a strong dedication to oSTEM, LGBTQ+ people in STEM, and STEM education. They are recognized leaders in LGBTQ+ workplace or institutional inclusion. They are a consistent supporter of oSTEM, Inc. and regularly engage with and support oSTEM chapters. They are committed to and continually strive to understand the most effective methods for reaching equality for all people.
Eligibility:
- Must be a current sponsoring organization of oSTEM
- Must be have a representative attending the oSTEM Annual Conference
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. Please only submit one nomination per organization. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact us at sponsorship@ostem.org.
2020
Lockheed Martin
2019
Ford Motor Company
2018
Boeing
2017
Accenture
2016
US Intelligence Community (IC Pride)
2015
Alcoa
oSTEM Partner Excellence Award
Award Description
This award is presented to an individual representative of a current sponsoring organization, community partner, or grant provider of oSTEM that has demonstrated a strong dedication to oSTEM, LGBTQ+ people in STEM, and STEM education. They are an outstanding role model for the future of our community. They are accomplished in their academic or professional lives and they regularly advocate for the full inclusion of people of all marginalized identities. They are committed to and continually strive to understand the most effective methods for reaching equality for all people.
Eligibility:
- Must be an employee or member of a current sponsoring organization of oSTEM
- Must be attending the oSTEM Annual Conference
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact us at sponsorship@ostem.org.
2019
Beau Williams - Boeing Sr Manager
2018
Lianna Newman - ConsenSys
2017
Steve Riley - NASA
2016
Wolfgang Sigmund - University of Florida
2015
Gib Murray - Raytheon
oSTEM LGBTQ+ Employee Network of the Year
Award Description
Support, a sense of belonging, and encouragement are key to employee growth, positive performance, and retention. Employee Networks have stepped in to fulfill these basic human needs through the creation of a community that supports employees, champions inclusion and diversity, and reaches out to better the community around them for all people. The vitality of these employee groups cannot be overstated, and the hard work they do deserves recognition. The oSTEM LGBTQ+ Employee Network of the Year Award highlights and applauds the work of an organization's employee network that embodies the oSTEM mission of empowering LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally through the cultivation of environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
Eligibility:
- Must be a current sponsoring organization of oSTEM
- Must be have a representative attending the oSTEM Annual Conference
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. Please only submit one nomination per organization. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact us at sponsorship@ostem.org.
2020
National Grid
2019
Merck Rainbow Alliance
oSTEM Chapter of the Year
Award Description
This award recognizes the ongoing accomplishments of established oSTEM Chapters. The guiding purpose of the oSTEM organization is to empower LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy. It is the oSTEM chapters that contribute greatly to this work. If your chapter has made a significant effort toward achieving these goals on your campus and/or in your community we ask you to apply and be recognized for your efforts.
Eligibility:
- Must be a verified Standard oSTEM Chapter or Affiliate Chapter of active status
- Must have a representative attending the oSTEM Annual Conference
Please only submit one nomination per chapter. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact us at membership@ostem.org.
2019
oSTEM at University of California San Diego
2018
oSTEM at Colorado School of Mines
2017
oSTEM at New York University
2016
oSTEM at University of Kansas
Rookie Chapter of the Year
Award Description
This award celebrates the achievements made by those chapters who are only just getting started. The first years of any student organization can be difficult and a test of true staying power. For those student leaders who are able to navigate that time and accomplish change on their campus that reflects the oSTEM mission, we want to recognize you. If you feel that your chapter matches this description we encourage you to submit an application for this award.
Eligibility:
- Must be a verified non-affiliate oSTEM Chapter of active status
- Must have been founded within two years of the submission of this application
- Must have a representative attending the oSTEM Annual Conference
Please only submit one nomination per chapter. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact us at membership@ostem.org.
2019
oSTEM at Howard University
2018
oSTEM at University of Arkansas
2017
oSTEM at University of Minnesota
2016
oSTEM at University of Michigan
oSTEM Chapter Leader of the Year
Award Description
This award recognizes the impact that strong, innovative, and passionate leaders have on oSTEM chapters. The guiding purpose of the oSTEM organization is to empower LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy. Chapter leaders not only understand this mission but strive to embody it in their personal and professional lives. Whether they founded their chapter, created a tight knit community of members, or created a network of connections, we want to hear about it! If your chapter leader has made a significant effort toward achieving these goals on your campus and in your community we ask you to nominate them so they can be recognized for their efforts.
Eligibility:
- Must be a chapter leader of a verified Standard oSTEM Chapter or Affiliate Chapter of active status in good standing with your Regional Coordinator
- Must be attending the oSTEM Annual Conference
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact us at membership@ostem.org.
2019
William Harrer - Region C Coordinator