Events
STEM Awards Dinner
January 22
About the Awards
The STEM South West Awards Dinner returns this November following the success of its inaugural ceremony in 2024, which recognised the extraordinary individuals, organisations, and initiatives driving STEM innovation and engagement across the region.
This formal evening event honours outstanding contributions in Education, Industry, Community, and the prestigious Person of the Year category — highlighting the people and projects that are shaping the future of STEM in the South West.
In 2024, the event attracted over 100 guests, hosted more than 30 award entries, and celebrated 23 nominations across 9 competitive categories — all showcasing an exceptionally high calibre of talent, creativity and commitment to STEM.
Call for Nominations
Nominations now open
Nominations for the 2025 STEM Awards are now open, with individuals, schools, organisations and companies invited to submit across the following core categories:
Finalists will be announced in early November and celebrated during the Awards Dinner.
Industry Group
STEM South West Awards Judges
Education Group
Cliona is an experienced Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) and Chartered Director and former Vice-President of Research & Development and Supply Chain at PepsiCo with extensive international experience including in Europe, China, Asia Pacific and Global roles. Cliona is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Bord Bia, of the Irish Red Cross and of the Irish Heritage Trust. She is a a member of Merieux NutriSciences Strategic Advisory Team and a mentor on the IDA’s Building Strategic Leadership Programme. Cliona is an adjunct professor at the Cork University Business School and a member of Trinity College Dublin’s Provost’s Council.