Best In STEM™ | PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATE [Recognized Subject] Receives Best In STEM™ Top 5% Distinction [Recipient Name] announces a separate award for [exact recognized subject], alongside its [underlying STEM.org trustmark exactly as issued]. [CITY, STATE/COUNTRY] — [Month Day, Year] — [Recipient Name] today announced that [exact recognized subject] has received the Best In STEM™ Top 5% distinction. The separate award recognizes [subject and scope exactly as recorded on the Best In STEM™ credential]. [Recognized Subject] is [brief, factual description of the product, program, educational content or other awarded subject]. It serves [intended audience] through [specific activity, resource or experience]. [Add a concrete, supported detail that helps readers understand the work associated with the award.] The Best In STEM™ distinction complements [Recognized Subject]’s [underlying STEM.org trustmark exactly as issued]. It is an additional award and does not replace that underlying trustmark. [Recipient Name] will identify the awarded subject clearly in announcements and use the separate Best In STEM™ seal alongside the applicable trustmark. The Best In STEM™ award can be verified at [public Best In STEM™ credential verification URL] using Best In STEM™ STEM ID [award STEM ID]. The underlying credential is available at [underlying public credential verification URL], under STEM ID [underlying STEM ID]. Readers can consult both records for their respective scopes and current status. More information about [Recognized Subject] is available at [official recipient or subject URL]. OPTIONAL RECIPIENT QUOTE — INCLUDE ONLY AFTER APPROVAL: “[Insert a quote approved by the recipient about the team’s work, a concrete feature of the recognized subject and what the additional distinction means to the recipient.]” — [Approved spokesperson name], [title], [Recipient Name]. About [Recipient Name] [Write 60–90 words describing the recipient, the community or audience it serves and the work connected to the awarded subject. Include a supported detail that distinguishes the recipient. Close with the official website.] About STEM.org Educational Research™ Founded in 2001, STEM.org Educational Research™ is an independent organization focused on STEM education research and credentialing. Its recognition categories address educators, programs, products, educational content and learners. Learn more at https://stem.org/. Media Contact [Recipient’s media contact name] [Title and organization] [Email address] [Phone number, optional] [Official subject or media page URL] Award Verification Best In STEM™ STEM ID: [Award STEM ID] [Public Best In STEM™ credential verification URL] Underlying Credential Verification [Underlying STEM.org trustmark exactly as issued] STEM ID: [Underlying STEM ID] [Underlying public credential verification URL] CUSTOMIZE AND SHARE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT REMOVE THIS PREPARATION SECTION BEFORE DISTRIBUTION Replace every bracketed field with accurate, approved information. This sample is not an announcement of a new credential. Verify the applicable credential before publishing and remove all instructions and unused options. USE THE CORRECT RECOGNITION Use this release only after confirming the separate Best In STEM™ award is valid for the named subject. Verify the underlying credential separately before describing it as current. The Top 5% distinction does not replace the underlying trustmark, extend to unrelated offerings or establish an unsupported ranking within a different comparison group. BEFORE YOU PUBLISH 1. Confirm the recipient name, recognized subject, designation, scope, STEM ID and public verification link against the current credential. Use the exact recognition awarded. 2. Add specific facts about the recipient and their work. Replace the biography placeholder with approved text. Check every date, website, contact detail and availability statement. 3. Use the optional quote only after the named speaker approves it. Remove the quote paragraph if no approved quote is available. Do not attribute a quotation to STEM.org without permission. 4. Use official artwork from the Trustmark Asset Portal, preserve its proportions and link digital artwork to the correct credential. Follow https://stem.org/usage-guidelines/. 5. Remove the template label, optional-quote instruction, bracketed prompts and this preparation page before distribution. Review the final layout after editing; longer names and biographies may change pagination. SAMPLE SOCIAL CAPTION [Recognized Subject] has received the Best In STEM™ Top 5% distinction, complementing its [underlying STEM.org trustmark exactly as issued]. Explore the award: [public Best In STEM™ credential verification URL]. #BestInSTEM SAMPLE MEDIA PITCH Subject: [Local Recipient] receives Best In STEM™ Top 5% distinction for [Recognized Subject] Hi [Editor’s Name], [Recipient Name] has received a separate Best In STEM™ Top 5% award for [exact recognized subject]. The distinction complements its [underlying STEM.org trustmark exactly as issued]. A relevant story angle is [specific, supported connection to your readers]. We can arrange an interview with [spokesperson and title] and provide [available photographs, a demonstration or another approved resource]. The award can be verified at [public Best In STEM™ credential verification URL], and the underlying credential at [underlying public credential verification URL]. The attached release provides the recognized scope and recipient background. Would you like additional information? [Sender’s name] [Title, recipient organization and contact information]