The long-awaited moment has finally arrived! After a rigorous judging process, the shortlist for the inaugural STEM Marketing Awards 2025 has been revealed. The event, organized by Prolific North and awards partner Lesniak Swann, aims to celebrate and showcase the outstanding contributions of marketers who have transformed the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries through impactful marketing campaigns. The independent judging panel has worked tirelessly to evaluate and score all the entries, and we are excited to share the shortlist with you. A big thank you goes out to the judges for their dedication and expertise in recognizing the achievements of marketers across the nation. The shortlist features a diverse range of campaigns and organizations, showcasing the creativity and innovative spirit of the STEM marketing community. From branding and digital marketing to education and social impact, the entries have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to their craft. Below, we have compiled a list of the shortlisted entries for your reference. Please note that the winners will be announced at the event, and we will be in touch with more information soon.
Best Branding & Positioning
- Fishtank Agency & Magnera – Revolutionising a global healthcare brand with innovative solutions
- ramarketing – A Commercial Transformation
- Start Communication Ltd & Envair Technology – Repositioning a STEM Leader
These entries have demonstrated exceptional branding and positioning strategies, repositioning organizations as leaders in their respective fields.
Best Digital Marketing Campaign
- Featurespace – Your Bank’s Loyal Guard Dog
- KBR – Clear on Carbon
- Purechannels & Amazon Web Services – One campaign, eleven Independent Service Vendors
These campaigns have showcased impressive digital marketing skills, from creating engaging content to leveraging social media and influencer partnerships.
Best Educational Campaign
- Ceres – REIMAGINE
- GirlsGetSET – Inspiring young women to choose a STEM career
- Keep It Science – The ’Keep It Science’ Podcast
- RTC North – STEMFest Yorkshire
These campaigns have demonstrated a commitment to education and inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals.
Best Marketing Campaign
- Finning – Driving a £multimillion uplift
- FSi Promat – Building Movement
- Hiden Analytical & AZoNetwork – DEMS Awareness and Lead Generation
- Polypipe Building Services – Toughen Up
- Start Communication & Envair Technology – ”Rebranding for the Future: Next Generation Containment and Clean Air Innovation”
These campaigns have showcased impressive marketing skills, from creating engaging campaigns to driving business results.
Best Not For Profit Campaign
- GoodTech Ventures – Increasing Awareness
- Keep It Science – The ’Keep It Science’ Podcast
- Waterman Aspen – The Engineer Exchange podcast
These campaigns have demonstrated a commitment to social impact and raising awareness for important causes.
Best PR Campaign
- Finning – Driving a £multimillion uplift
- FSi Promat – Using PR to help set new standards in fire safety
- KBR – Championing collaborative thought leadership to driving Impact and securing high profile media coverage
- Reynaers – Taking the vocal lead: How owning the big issues amplified the brand
These campaigns have showcased impressive PR skills, from securing media coverage to driving thought leadership.
Best Product Launch Campaign
- BioTechne & AZoNetwork – Maurice Product Launch
- Featurespace – The Guard Dog, helping banks to choose World-class Fraud Prevention
- JELD-WEN – Opening the door to growth in the commercial construction market
- KBR – Clear on Carbon
- Refinery & Astech – Next Generation Robotic Laboratory Assistant Launch
These campaigns have demonstrated exceptional product launch skills, from creating engaging campaigns to driving business results.
Best Social Impact Campaign
- KCL Womxn in STEM – Accelerating Action
- KCL Womxn in STEM – WiSTEM
- Keep It Science – The ’Keep It Science’ Podcast
- Polypipe Building Products – Building Products Sustainable
These campaigns have showcased impressive social impact, from raising awareness to driving positive change.
Best Use of Events and Live Marketing
- GridBeyond – Global Zero Carbon Future
- Lesniak Swann & Polypipe Building Services – Toughen Up
- RTC North – STEMFest Yorkshire
These campaigns have demonstrated exceptional event and live marketing skills, from creating engaging experiences to driving business results.
Best Use of Research & Insight
- AZoNetwork & International Gas Detectors
- Brandon Medical – SMART Measures to Save
- Hot House Digital & Aevi
- Petal & Co. & Voicescape
These campaigns have showcased impressive research and insight skills, from gathering data to driving business decisions.
Best Use of Video Marketing
- Airswift – addressing STEM talent gaps and the energy transition
- Belzona – How Belzona Revolutionised Reels for the B2B Market
- Refinery & Astech – Next Generation Robotic Laboratory Assistant 3D Video
- Waterman Aspen – The Engineer Exchange Podcast
These campaigns have demonstrated exceptional video marketing skills, from creating engaging content to driving business results.
Marketing Team of the Year
- Belzona
- Fishtank Agency & Magnera
- Lesniak Swann
These teams have demonstrated exceptional marketing skills, from creating engaging campaigns to driving business results.
Young Marketer of the Year
- Gayshini Kebla – ELRIG
- Hal Collier – International Gas Detectors
- Hemilly Rodrigues – RXCO
- Nick Gaunt – Acorn Scientific Marketing, Atomic Academia & Keep It Science
- Oliver Muscat – Exyte Hargreaves
These individuals have demonstrated exceptional marketing skills, from creating engaging campaigns to driving business results. The STEM Marketing Awards 2025 will celebrate the outstanding achievements of marketers who have transformed the STEM industries through impactful marketing campaigns. The event will be a fantastic opportunity to recognize the contributions of marketers across the nation and to network with like-minded professionals. Stay tuned for more updates and information on the winners!
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