The Waves of Change (WOC) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference Awards celebrate outstanding leaders' achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Nominations for the STEM awards at the WOC STEM Conference opened in January 2025.

Nominations for peer-reviewed awards must be submitted by April 30, 2025, while the Outstanding Achievement Award category nominations are due by May 15, 2025.

During an upcoming webinar, attendees will learn how to submit strong nominations and recognize the accomplishments of STEM leaders.

The session will cover nomination criteria, submission guidelines, and essential deadlines.

The 2025 WOC STEM Conference will celebrate 30 years of excellence in October.

The WOC STEM Selection panel judges include career engineers, scientists, researchers, technologists, and mathematicians from various STEM fields.

The awards are presented in multiple categories to recognize innovation and acknowledge top contributors in STEM after months of reporting and research.