686915 - 2027 Iowa STEM Teacher Award

The 2027 Iowa STEM Teacher Award is a state‑wide recognition program that honors one full‑time PK‑12 teacher from each of Iowa’s six STEM regions. Nominees must be Iowa‑licensed teachers who integrate science, technology, engineering, or mathematics into their classrooms, and they must be nominated by a third party. Applicants complete an online form, respond to five short essay prompts (max 1,000 characters each), and may submit up to three pages of supporting media (PDF, video, or links). Successful awardees receive a monetary grant for classroom use and a personal‑use grant, and they are celebrated at a statewide STEM Day event in February 2027. • Eligibility: Full‑time (≥75% classroom time) PK‑12 Iowa teachers, nominated (no self‑nominations). • Application deadline: October 14, 2026 4:59 PM; no extensions. • Award: Classroom‑use cash plus personal‑use cash (amount not disclosed). • Recurring: Annual award cycle with new nominations each year. • Contact: Program Officer Ann Gritzner (phone (515) 577‑2549).