Queensland Women in STEM Prize 2025
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Queensland Women in STEM Prize.
The 2025 Queensland Women in STEM Prize recognises and rewards the extraordinary women who exemplify innovation, leadership, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery.
Presented by Queensland Museum in collaboration with the Queensland Government through the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the Office for Women, the prize casts a well-deserved spotlight on Queensland women making profound impacts and driving transformative change in STEM fields.
In 2025, prizes will be awarded across three categories:
- First Nations STEM Award – open to emerging leaders in STEM who identify as a woman and have been working in their field for no more than 10 years in total, and:
- are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage;
- identify as an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- are accepted as such by the communities in which live or have lived.
- Breaking Barriers Award – open to emerging leaders in STEM who identify as a woman and have been working in their field for no more than 10 years in total, and:
- are an individual who has settled in Queensland as a refugee (as defined under the Migration Act 1958); and/or
- have a disability (as defined under the Disability Services Act 2006); and/or
- are a carer (as defined under the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008).
- Judges’ Award – open to emerging leaders in STEM who identify as a woman and have been working in their field for no more than 10 years in total.
With a total prize pool of $30,000, the prize supports the winners' ongoing groundbreaking work and acknowledges their exceptional contributions to their respective fields.
Nominate yourself or someone you know before the closing date of Friday 8 August.
Download the guidelines and conditions of entry .
*Please note: Nominations for the 2025 Queensland Women in STEM Prize are collected and managed via the Award Force online platform. Personal Information provided in nominations may be stored outside of Australia. By submitting a nomination, you agree to such transfer. Further information on Award Force’s treatment of personal information is available in Award Force privacy policy.
About the Queensland Women in STEM Prize
The Queensland Women in STEM Prize celebrates the exceptional contributions of Queensland's women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Now in its tenth year, the Queensland Women in STEM Prize aims to foster passion and drive among women and girls, encouraging their active participation and leadership within STEM, including the social sciences.
By highlighting the achievements of these emerging leaders, we not only honour their remarkable work but also promote gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in Queensland's scientific and technological sectors.
See the past winners.