Now more than ever, those serving in STEMM fields are demonstrating how critical they are to our communities.  While those in STEMM help us stay connected and fight for lifesaving cures, we continue to be inspired and proud of so many women in STEMM in our own backyard.

The STEMMy Awards were created to celebrate the accomplishments and put a well-deserved spotlight on women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine across the greater Kansas City region.

The winners of the STEMMy Awards make changes for a better today and brighter tomorrow.  Their influence on a global and local level makes a difference, not just for our community, but around the world and for the next generation of STEMM leaders.

Please help us raise awareness of the innovation, leadership, and success women bring to STEMM by joining us at the 10th Annual STEMMy Awards Celebrations in October, and help us recognize the outstanding 2024 STEMMy Award Honorees!

Past Award Honorees
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Now more than ever, those serving in STEMM fields are demonstrating how critical they are to our communities.  While those in STEMM help us stay connected and fight for lifesaving cures, we continue to be inspired and proud of so many women in STEMM in our own backyard.

The STEMMy Awards were created to celebrate the accomplishments and put a well-deserved spotlight on women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine across the greater Kansas City region.

The winners of the STEMMy Awards make changes for a better today and brighter tomorrow.  Their influence on a global and local level makes a difference, not just for our community, but around the world and for the next generation of STEMM leaders.

Please help us raise awareness of the innovation, leadership, and success women bring to STEMM by joining us at the 10th Annual STEMMy Awards Celebrations in October, and help us recognize the outstanding 2024 STEMMy Award Honorees!

Past Award Honorees
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Woman or Company

On October 24, Central Exchange will proudly present the 11th Annual STEMMy Awards Gala Luncheon at Fiorella’s Event Space in Overland Park.

Your nomination helps us recognize Kansas City business and civic leaders, students and educators, and entrepreneurs and advocates who work together to increase gender diversity and who excel in the STEMM field.

See the categories for the 7 awards below.

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NOMINATE A WOMAN OR ORGANIZATION IN STEMM
SELF-NOMINATE YOURSELF OR WHERE YOU WORK

Please note, we are asking all self-nominations to include at least one letter of recommendation from a colleague, professor, or a close acquaintance you know in a STEMM related field. If you are self-nominating your company for the HERO award, please provide references from other employees in the organization. If you have questions about the reference letters or other questions about nominations, please email kerry@centralexchange.org.

2023 WiSTEMM Champion STEMMy Award Winner, Tammy Buckner

Nominate an Outstanding
Woman or Company

On October 24, Central Exchange will proudly present the 11th Annual STEMMy Awards Gala Luncheon at Fiorella’s Event Space in Overland Park.

Your nomination helps us recognize Kansas City business and civic leaders, students and educators, and entrepreneurs and advocates who work together to increase gender diversity and who excel in the STEMM field.

See the categories for the 7 awards below.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE JUNE 5

NOMINATE A WOMAN OR ORGANIZATION IN STEMM
SELF-NOMINATE YOURSELF OR WHERE YOU WORK

Please note, we are asking all self-nominations to include at least one letter of recommendation from a colleague, professor, or a close aquaintance you know in a STEMM related field. If you are self-nominating your company for the HERO award, please provide references from other employees in the organization. If you have questions about the reference letters or other questions about nominations, please email kerry@centralexchange.org.

2023 WiSTEMM Champion STEMMy Award Winner, Tammy Buckner

Student Achiever

The Student Achiever STEMMy Award recognizes a female college student currently enrolled in a Kansas or Missouri college or university who has professional aspirations in a STEMM field. She has demonstrated academic achievements, shows exemplary student involvement in the campus/ community organizations and is a leader amongst her peers at her college or university.

WiSTEMM Educator

The WiSTEMM Educator STEMMy Award recognizes a full-time faculty member in a STEMM field. She is recognized by her institution/community as an Excellent Educator based upon student or faculty assessments and community accolades.

Enterprising Innovator

The Enterprising Innovator STEMMy Award recognizes a woman business owner in a STEMM field. She demonstrates exemplary leadership in her business by establishing a strong vision and achieving great success. She demonstrates industry excellence by influencing others in her STEMM field and is viewed as a key contributor in her industry.

Corporate HERO

The Corporate/Organization HERO STEMMy Award recognizes a company (large or small) or a non-profit that promotes women in STEMM. The company/non-profit is actively engaged in KC Metro STEMM related activities/organizations. The company/non-profit is highly supportive of women working in STEMM fields and provides benefits in the form of education, growth opportunities, flexibility and camaraderie through programs such as ERG’s.

PAST AWARD HONOREES

Rising Trendsetter

The Rising Trendsetter Award recognizes a woman with 10 Years or Less of professional experience in her STEMM field and who has demonstrated significant achievement early in her career. She is an Influencer of women in STEMM, showing peer recognition and peer support. She is an emerging leader for women in STEMM and is involved in STEMM activities in her company and/or the community.

Groundbreaking Leadership

The Groundbreaking Leadership Award recognizes a woman in STEMM who has made significant contributions to the STEMM community throughout her 11+ year professional career in her STEMM field. She is a champion of women in STEMM, promoting gender equity in leadership roles, supporting women entering or growing STEMM careers and celebrating achievements by women in STEMM. She is a 360-degree leader who casts a vision, sets and attains goals, learns from other leaders, mentors others, influences peers and propels innovation and change.

WiSTEMM Champion

The WiSTEMM Champion Award recognizes a leader working in a STEMM field/organization or in association with a STEMM field/organization. They are bridge builders who cast a vision for gender equality and act on that vision. They advocate for women in STEMM, supporting them as they enter or grow in their STEMM and diversity careers and promote them in their workplace or in the community.

STEMMy Award Categories

Student Achiever

The Student Achiever STEMMy Award recognizes a female college student currently enrolled in a Kansas or Missouri college or university who has professional aspirations in a STEMM field. She has demonstrated academic achievements, shows exemplary student involvement in the campus/ community organizations and is a leader amongst her peers at her college or university.

WiSTEMM Educator

The WiSTEMM Educator STEMMy Award recognizes a full-time faculty member in a STEMM field. She is recognized by her institution/community as an Excellent Educator based upon student or faculty assessments and community accolades.

Enterprising Innovator

The Enterprising Innovator STEMMy Award recognizes a woman business owner in a STEMM field. She demonstrates exemplary leadership in her business by establishing a strong vision and achieving great success. She demonstrates industry excellence by influencing others in her STEMM field and is viewed as a key contributor in her industry.

Corporate HERO

The Corporate/Organization HERO STEMMy Award recognizes a company (large or small) or a non-profit that promotes women in STEMM. The company/non-profit is actively engaged in KC Metro STEMM related activities/organizations. The company/non-profit is highly supportive of women working in STEMM fields and provides benefits in the form of education, growth opportunities, flexibility and camaraderie through programs such as ERG’s.

Rising Trendsetter

The Rising Trendsetter Award recognizes a woman with 10 Years or Less of professional experience in her STEMM field and who has demonstrated significant achievement early in her career. She is an Influencer of women in STEMM, showing peer recognition and peer support. She is an emerging leader for women in STEMM and is involved in STEMM activities in her company and/or the community.

Groundbreaking Leadership

The Groundbreaking Leadership Award recognizes a woman in STEMM who has made significant contributions to the STEMM community throughout her 11+ year professional career in her STEMM field. She is a champion of women in STEMM, promoting gender equity in leadership roles, supporting women entering or growing STEMM careers and celebrating achievements by women in STEMM. She is a 360-degree leader who casts a vision, sets and attains goals, learns from other leaders, mentors others, influences peers and propels innovation and change.

WiSTEMM Champion

The WiSTEMM Champion Award recognizes a leader working in a STEMM field/organization or in association with a STEMM field/organization. They are bridge builders who cast a vision for gender equality and act on that vision. They advocate for women in STEMM, supporting them as they enter or grow in their STEMM and diversity careers and promote them in their workplace or in the community.

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