The Wales STEM Awards 2023 were held on the 13th October and RedKnight was delighted be one of the event sponsors. The annual ceremony shines a spotlight on the organisations and individuals making a difference to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) agenda in Wales.

The awards celebrate those leading the sector in Wales, those businesses creating an impact on the Welsh economy, those addressing the STEM diversity gap and skills shortage, and those inspiring and raising aspirations of the next generation.

The ceremony saw finalists from across all parts of Wales compete for 14 awards in a variety of categories, ranging from STEM Start-Up of the Year to Innovation in STEM.

Winners of the 2023 Wales STEM Awards:

Innovation in STEM Award – Afon Technology
STEM Company of the Year (over 50 employees) – Thales
STEM Company of the Year (under 50 employees) – CanSense Ltd
STEM Educational Programme of the Year (Private Sector) – M-SParc
STEM Educational Programme of the Year (Public Sector) – ExperiMENTAL Science
STEM Educational Programme of the Year (Not-For-Profit Sector) – Techniquest
STEM Ambassador of the Year – Sian Richardson, Ipsen Biopharm Ltd
STEM Woman of the Year – Michelle Slee, DVLA and Dr Mabrouka Abuhmida, University of South Wales
STEM Rising Star of the Year – Morgan Phillips, CNECT Wales
STEM Team of the Year – Engineering Education Scheme Wales Ltd
STEM Sustainability Award – Genesis Biosciences
STEM Research Project of the Year – University of South Wales
STEM Start-up of the Year – Lunia 3D

Highly commended in the 2023 Wales STEM Awards:

STEM Company of the Year (under 50 employees): Techniquest
STEM Educational Programme of the Year (Private Sector): Admiral Insurance UK
STEM Ambassador of the Year: Richard Hebblewhite, Games Talent Wales
STEM Start Up of the Year: Thompson STEM Engagement
STEM Rising Star of the Year: James Vincent, Catsci Ltd