Sawtooth Educator Award Nomination Form

These educators demonstrated innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to engaging students in meaningful STEM learning. Award recipients were selected by a panel of our industry partners and recognized for their impact both inside and outside the classroom.

Each award recipient receives:

$1,000 individual cash prize
$1,000 for their school or institution to support STEM programs, materials, or initiatives

Nominees must:

Be a current Idaho educator working in a public, private, or charter school (K–12) or in a higher education institution (e.g., college or university)
Teach in a STEM-related field (e.g., science, technology, engineering, math, or a STEM-integrated subject)
Demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative, impactful, and inclusive STEM education

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Nominee's Name

Nominee's School/Organization:

Nominee's School/Organization's Full Address:

Nominee's Email:

Nominee's Phone:

What grade(s) does the nominee teacher? (Please list all)

What content area(s) does the nominee teach? (Please list all)

Nominee's Background and Experience This is where you provide details on nominee's unique experiences and qualifications.

What is the nominee's educational background? How has the nominee sought out additional specialized CS/STEM courses, continuing education, and/or other trainings throughout their career?

How has the nominee been involved in professional, civic, and/or community organizations in the past five years?

How does the nominee provide leadership in student CS/STEM programs?

How does the nominee integrate industry and classroom instruction?

Essays Stories demonstrating nominee's dedication to and passion for STEM learning in a variety of ways will be used to score applications.

Please share a story demonstrating nominee's impact on underrepresented populations in CS/STEM (females, racial/ethnic minorities, low familial income, rural, etc).

Please share a story demonstrating nominee's overall dedication to improving CS/STEM learning.

Please share a story demonstrating nominee's leadership among their peers related to CS/STEM education.