The Donald Keys Excellence in Science Teaching Award has been established to recognize up to four teachers who demonstrate outstanding teaching of science, one from each level: elementary school, middle school, high school, and higher education.

The Pennsylvania Science Administrator of the Year Award is designed to recognize ongoing excellence in the role of administrator of science education and commitment to its improvement. This award was created to recognize a school administrator (Superintendent, Principal, Assistant/Associate Principal, etc.) who acts as a champion for science education and science educators.

PSTA Leadership in Science Education Award
The Leadership in Science Education Award is presented by the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association to an individual not actively involved in classroom teaching or an organization, which over a period of at least five (5) years, has made outstanding contributions in support of PSTA and individual members of PSTA.

William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award
The William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award has been established to promote and recognize the outstanding teaching of science in grades K-12 by full-time undergraduate and graduate students, and full-time teachers who have completed no more than two years of teaching.

PSTA Honor Roll of Fellows Award
Many individuals have contributed to the success of the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA) since its beginning in 1951.  Through their efforts, PSTA has grown and has become a contributing force within the Commonwealth in the area of science education. The Association wishes to recognize these individuals with the Honor Roll of Fellows Award. The award is designed to recognize individuals who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavor over a significant period of time (at least ten (10) years ), have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the Association and its goals.

Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2024 award cycle! Go to https://bit.ly/PSTAawards to nominate a deserving educator or administrator! 

Nominations must be submitted by June15th by a current member of PSTA or a PSTA members administrator. Please use the information above to review the application requirements and packets.