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Project awardDesign and Technology Association (DATA)

Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards 2027 (pupil awards)

Nominations are open for DATA's Excellence Awards, which include an award for an outstanding pupil aged 12 to 16, sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering, and one for ages 16 to 18. Pupils are put forward by nomination.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Design and Technology Association (DATA)
Who it’s for
Outstanding D&T pupils in two relevant age bands: 12 to 16 (Royal Academy of Engineering Excellence Award) and 16 to 18 (WJEC CBAC Excellence Award)[1][2]
Entry
Students or a school can enter
Year groups
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (Ceremony in Derby)
Format
In person

Sources

3 sources

  1. Design and Technology Association

    Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards

    The Royal Academy of Engineering Excellence Award for Outstanding Pupil: Age 12-16

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. Design and Technology Association

    Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards

    The WJEC CBAC Excellence Award for Outstanding Pupil: Age 16-18

    Checked 23 October 2026

  3. Design and Technology Association

    Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards

    Submission deadline is the 7th June 2027

    Checked 23 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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TeenTech Awards 2027

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Students develop an idea, skill or research project in one of 16 categories and submit it for feedback and awards. Teachers can run it in class with industry contacts supplied.

Worth
Bronze, silver or gold awards for every submission; finalists attend the TeenTech Awards Final
Who
Students in Years 7 to 11 (ages 11 to 16) and Years 12 to 13 (ages 17 to 19), working alone or in teams of up to three
Entry
Students or a school can enter
When
Stage 1 registration is open now. Stage 2 project submissions open in early 2027

Visit teentech.com (opens in a new tab)Details: TeenTech Awards 2027

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Project awardBritish Science Association

A recognised award for a STEM project of your own or with a team: about 30 hours at Silver and 70 at Gold.

Cost
Silver £15 + VAT, Gold £30 + VAT a student; free in Scotland
Who
Young people doing a STEM project: Silver typically 14+, Gold 16+
When
Any time, usually through a teacher or club leader

Visit crestawards.org (opens in a new tab)Details: CREST Awards