A Wales wide awards ceremony celebrating the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths sector. These awards were set up to highlight the incredible work taking pace in Wales. For the inaugural Wales STEM Awards back in 2020, due to the pandemic the awards were held online, however, the feedback following the event highlighted this did not dampen the experience of guests.

I wanted to congratulate you on such a successful event last night. I watched it live and it’s the best virtual awards event I’ve seen – the look and feel was excellent, it was expertly hosted by Sian and the tech all ran really smoothly. And it all finished on time!! Congratulations! (Attendee in 2020).

Behind the scenes of the Wales STEM Awards 202

The first awards held in person took place in 2022 and allowed guests to come together to network and celebrate.

It was fantastic, to see what other individuals and companies are achieving in the STEM sector and to be able to celebrate it all together. And as someone who has only worked in one STEM company, it was interesting to see what other companies are achieving and what type of other work is happening in Wales. (Attendee in 2022).

And this year, the second in person but third awards took place with guests already looking forwards to 2024!

We really enjoyed the awards and hope to be able to take part again next year. (Attendee in 2023).

The 2023 awards ceremony saw winners from across Wales, from; Afon technology, who developed a non-invasive blood glucose monitor the “holy grail” of diabetes monitoring, University of South Wales researching Air-Quality Control to combat the deteriorating air quality in residential and school areas and in the educational sector Menai Science Park M-Sparc were winners for their Skills Academy; a series of lessons delivered in primary and secondary school which ensure the direct skills required for local STEM careers are delivered and developed.

Prof. Sir Chris Evans, was the 2023 Outstanding Contribution Award recipient, a home-grown entrepreneur who’s built more than 40 life sciences companies.

The feedback and comments made following the event by our sponsors and guests are what makes it worthwhile, knowing we have been able to shine a spotlight on the deserving and sometimes unknown companies behind incredible products/services or innovations provides us with satisfaction of a job well done! The task of running an awards could not take place without the sponsors and supporters and to them we say thank you for your continued support in 2023.