Outstanding Returner Award

This award celebrates women who have taken a break from their STEM careers and have successfully returned to the workforce, bringing with them renewed passion, skill, and dedication. 

Whether it's due to caring for children or other family members, pursuing further education, or other life events, we understand that taking time away from work can be challenging. That's why we want to recognise those who have successfully navigated the return to STEM careers and are making outstanding contributions to their field. 

This award recognises the resilience and achievements of these inspiring returners who are showing us that career breaks are not career-ending, but rather an opportunity to come back stronger than ever.

Award criteria:

• The applicant must have taken a break from their STEM career for a minimum of two years and returned to make a significant contribution to their field. Outline the contribution that was made. (250 words max) – 25 points
• The applicant must demonstrate the ability to overcome challenges during their time away from their STEM career and showcase how they applied their skills and experience to succeed upon their return. (250 words max) – 25 points
• The applicant should demonstrate leadership skills, including motivating and inspiring others in their field. (250 words max) – 25 points
• The applicant should demonstrate how they have updated their skills and knowledge during their break from their STEM career, and how they applied this new learning to make a significant contribution upon their return. (250 words max) – 25 points

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