The Collaboration Award recognizes and celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills in the development of a project. This award is designed to encourage and inspire students to work together to achieve a common goal and to develop their interpersonal and communication skills.
The award is open to teams of students who have worked together to design, build, and present a project. Teams can be composed of students from different schools, grades, or even countries, and can include students from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of experts who will assess submissions based on the teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills demonstrated by the team, as well as the impact and originality of the project. Winners will receive recognition and prizes, such as certificates, trophies, and opportunities to showcase their work to a wider audience.
The Collaboration Award is a unique opportunity for students to work together, develop their interpersonal and communication skills, and to be recognized for their achievements as a team. This award will encourage students to pursue collaborative projects and to continue to develop their teamwork and collaboration skills throughout their lives.
Judging Criteria for the Collaboration Award:
- Teamwork: Evidence of the nominee’s exceptional ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrating their ability to collaborate and contribute to the success of a shared project or initiative.
- Communication skills: The nominee’s ability to communicate effectively with their team members, including their ability to listen to diverse perspectives and engage in respectful and productive dialogue.
- Role and contribution: The nominee’s ability to take on a leadership role in the team and make a significant contribution to the project or initiative, demonstrating their ability to effectively motivate and inspire their team members.
- Problem-solving: The nominee’s ability to use collaborative and creative problem-solving techniques to overcome obstacles and achieve project goals.
- Results and impact: The nominee’s ability to achieve meaningful and impactful results through collaboration, demonstrating the success of the project or initiative.
- Adaptability and flexibility: The nominee’s ability to be flexible and adaptable, and work effectively in a changing environment, demonstrating their ability to work well under pressure and respond to shifting project needs.
- Ethical considerations: The nominee’s ability to act in an ethical and responsible manner, demonstrating their commitment to upholding ethical principles and values while working in collaboration with others.
The judges will use these criteria to evaluate the nominees and determine the winner of the Collaboration Award. The award will be given to the nominee who best exemplifies these qualities and who has demonstrated exceptional skills and creativity in working effectively as part of a team to achieve meaningful and impactful results.
2024 STEM Awards are now open for nomination. Nominate here.
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