MEENA Chander, founder of the MK STEM Awards is proud to announce the finalists for its second annual event, set to take place on March 4 at the Hotel La Tour in Milton Keynes.
The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, and students within the growing STEM community of Milton Keynes.
This year’s nominations have soared by 74%, showcasing an impressive variety of projects and initiatives that reflect the diverse and dynamic nature of the region’s STEM landscape. With entries spanning from blue-chip companies to local start-ups, schools, and individual contributors, the 2025 finalists represent the trailblazers shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the region.
Meena Chander, organiser of the MK STEM Awards, said: “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response and the exceptional calibre of projects being showcased. The diversity of entries is a testament to the incredible talent and passion driving STEM forward in our region. Looking ahead, this sets the stage for an even larger STEM event in 2026, which will unite STEM enthusiasts and professionals from across Milton Keynes as well as branching into new regions including the Oxford Cambridge Arc.
THE FINALISTS
Advancing Women in STEM
AI Impact
Changemaker/ Lightbulb
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Education Excellence
Icon/Lifetime Achievement
Seed
STEM Ambassador
Student Superstar (Further / Higher Education)
Student Superstar (School)
Sustainability
Tomorrow’s Leader
The MK STEM Awards 2025 is just the beginning. Looking ahead to 2026, the vision is to bring together a larger, even more diverse community of STEM enthusiasts and leaders from across Milton Keynes and the Oxford Cambridge Arc. This event will serve as a platform for uniting people, ideas, and innovations to create a lasting impact in the STEM sector.
Meena said: “We are building something that will not only celebrate achievement but also inspire future generations to push boundaries, solve real-world problems and continue to shape a future driven by technology and innovation.”
Tickets for the MK STEM Awards 2025 are available now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/69983/sessions/477684/sections/125106/tickets
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