Awards
FLISS Mentor of the Year Award – New for 2025
The FLISS Mentor of the Year Award celebrates an exceptional mentor who has gone above and beyond to support, guide, and inspire women in STEM. This award, new for 2025, recognizes mentors who embody the mission of FLISS—Female Leaders in STEM Subjects—by fostering leadership, providing unwavering support, and driving success for their mentees.
Mentors play a pivotal role in empowering women to overcome barriers, achieve their goals, and thrive in STEM careers. Through their dedication and advocacy, they help to shape a more inclusive and diverse future for the industry.
The winner of this award will be announced at our Annual Celebration in June 2025, where we will honor their outstanding contributions to the FLISS community and the field of STEM.
FLISS Mentee of the Year Award – New for 2025
The FLISS Mentee of the Year Award recognizes a standout mentee who has fully embraced the opportunities provided by mentorship and demonstrated remarkable growth and determination in their STEM journey. New for 2025, this award celebrates those who reflect the mission of FLISS—Female Leaders in STEM Subjects—by showing resilience, applying learning to achieve success, and inspiring their peers along the way.
Mentees are the future of STEM leadership, and this award highlights the incredible potential unlocked through mentorship, dedication, and passion.
The recipient of this award will be honored at our Annual Celebration in June 2025, where we will celebrate their achievements and commitment to advancing the future of women in STEM.
fliss Mentor of the year: CRITERIA
The nominations for this award close in April 2025
Self-nomination is encouraged
Commitment to FLISS Values: Demonstrates dedication to equal opportunities, advancing representation and unlocking potential for women in STEM through mentorship.
Impact on Mentees: Provides meaningful guidance that results in the mentees’ professional or personal growth.
Advocacy for Women in STEM: Actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for women in STEM both internally in the FLISS community and in their wider network.
Innovative Mentorship: Develops creative strategies to address challenges and empower mentees.
Inspiring Role Model: Exemplifies the qualities of leadership and resilience that FLISS aims to cultivate in its community.
fliss Mentee of the year: CRITERIA
The nominations for this award close in April 2025
Self-nomination is encouraged
Engagement with FLISS Mentorship: Actively participates in FLISS mentoring programmes with dedication and enthusiasm.
Demonstration of Growth: Reflects significant personal or professional development as a result of FLISS mentorship.
Application of FLISS Values: Applies the principles of leadership, equal opportunities, advancing representation and unlocking potential to their own journey and the STEM community.
Inspiration to Others: Uplifts and motivates peers by sharing insights or supporting others both within FLISS and their wider network.
Commitment to STEM Excellence: Pursues STEM goals with passion and determination, embodying the FLISS mission.