Queensland Education Minister, Di Farmer, has announced the winners of the 21st Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Education.
The Awards celebrate the life and ongoing work of Brisbane-born Nobel Prize-winning scientist, Professor Peter Doherty.
In 2024, 19 students, six teachers, one school support officer, one school and one partnership organisation were chosen as award winners from a field of 98 elite nominations.
“This year I have had so many reasons to feel proud for being Queensland’s Minister for Education. Tonight, I am prouder than ever for having the opportunity to hand out the prestigious Peter Doherty Awards to some of the most amazing students, teachers and schools in Queensland,” said Minister Farmer.
“Congratulations to all the 28 Peter Doherty Award winners on your outstanding achievements, enthusiasm and contributions to STEM in schools and communities.
“There has never been a better time to encourage our young people to maintain their passion for STEM and to continue on their path towards a STEM career as today.”
Since 2004, 543 individuals, schools and organisations have received a Peter Doherty Award, including: 267 students; 171 teachers; 35 support officers; 36 schools; and 24 education partnerships.
This year’s Peter Doherty Awards’ winners can be found on the Department of Education’s website https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/events-awards/awards-competitions/peter-doherty-awards-for-excellence-in-STEM.
