Recognition Across the Global Science Education Community
ICASE Awards
ICASE has instituted two prestigious awards to recognize individual science educators who have made significant contributions to international science education: the ICASE Distinguished Service Award, and the President’s Award, presented to individuals whose exceptional leadership and dedication have been instrumental in advancing the mission and work of ICASE.
Two Awards, One Global Mission
Recognising Service and Leadership
Together, these awards celebrate sustained international impact and exceptional leadership in advancing science education worldwide.
ICASE Distinguished Service Award
This award recognises individual science educators who have made sustained and significant contributions to international science education and demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving science education worldwide.
President’s Award
This award recognises individuals whose vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in advancing the mission and work of ICASE and strengthening its global network.
New Tradition, Established in 2026
Recipients of the ICASE President’s Award
The inaugural recipients represent exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to the international ICASE community.
Bülent Çavaş
Türkiye
2026
Teresa Kennedy
USA
2026
Mary Mullaghy
Ireland
2026
A Legacy of International Impact
Recipients of the ICASE Distinguished Service Award
Award recipients represent an international community of science educators whose service has strengthened science education around the world.
Miia Rannikmäe
Estonia
Sue Tunnicliffe
UK
Jack Holbrook
Estonia
Robin Groves
Australia
Elaine Horne
Australia
Yanchai Yingprayoon
Thailand
Dennis Chisman
UK
Robert Yager
USA
Hans-Jurgen Schmidt
Germany
Nominations, Selection and Awards
Recognise Outstanding Service
For details on how to nominate individuals for an ICASE award, contact the ICASE Secretary.