Award entries will be accepted from projects in Science, Technology, Mathematics, Electronics, Robotics, Industrial and Engineering Technology, Mandatory Technology, Food and Textiles, Graphics, Information and Software Technology, and Marine and Aquaculture Sciences.

There is also a category that rewards diversity and accessibility in STEM.

"The SISP philosophy is about building skills for life-long learning," Camilla Staff, Industry Liaison Officer at Regional Development Australia Southern Inland (RDASI), said.

"Students and teachers are excited by the announcement of the awards. It will give participants a chance to showcase their learning development and capabilities and to be acknowledged by their peers.

"The submission process will further expose students and teachers to meaningful processes such as collaboration, preparation, problem-solving and creation in STEM-related projects."

Gift vouchers valued at $150 and $50 will be awarded to the winning and runner up entries for each category. The prize for the Diversity in STEM Award will be valued at $1000 for the winning school.

The SISP STEM awards are now open for entry at www.stemawards.com.au and close on the 27th November 2019.

The Southern Inland 2019 awards ceremony will be held on December 4 from 4.30pm at the Goulburn Workers Club.

The Southern Inland region has been participating in the NSW Department of Education, STEM Industry in Schools Partnership (SISP) since 2018.

The curriculum encourages participation of regional students, including those in Crookwell and Goulburn schools, in activities that sharpen skills in a broad range of STEM disciplines.