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2025 Governor's Celebration of Innovation Future Innovators and Teacher of the Year Awardees Announced by the Arizona Technology Council
September 17, 2025 at 14:53 PM EDT
PHOENIX - Sept. 17, 2025 - PRLog -- The Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority today announced the winners of the Future Innovators of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards to be honored at the 2025 Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI). These awards highlight the brightest students in Arizona's science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) community, as well as the teachers who inspire them to succeed. The students and educators will be recognized during GCOI, scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix.
"Arizona's future depends on cultivating young innovators and celebrating the teachers who spark their passion for STEM," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Council and SciTech Institute. "The Future Innovators and Teacher of the Year represent the next wave of leaders shaping our innovation ecosystem, and it's a privilege to recognize their achievements."
"The Future Innovators and Teacher of the Year award winners are helping shape the future of Arizona's innovation landscape," said Sandra Watson, President and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority. "Their accomplishments reflect Arizona's vibrant innovation ecosystem, and we're proud to recognize them in partnership with the Arizona Technology Council."
The Future Innovator of the Year winners represent outstanding participants of the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (grades 9-12). Winners will receive $1,500 scholarships to advance their education while honorable mentions will receive $500 scholarships. The Teacher of the Year will receive a $1,500 cash award while the honorable mention will receive a $500 award.
Future Innovators of the Year Award Winners
- Siyaa Poddar, Grade 12, Arizona College Prep High School (Chandler)
- Shireen Arora, Grade 9, BASIS Chandler
- Elias Chang, Grade 12, BASIS Mesa
- Ananya Lakkaraju, Grade 10, Hamilton High School (Chandler)
Future Innovators of the Year Honorable Mentions
- Akshay Karthik, Grade 11, Hamilton High School
- Ganeshsai Talluri, Grade 11, BASIS Peoria
Teacher of the Year Award Winner
- Amber Struthers, Tempe High School & Corona del Sol High School (Tempe)
- Pradip C. Misra, Bagdad High School
To learn more about GCOI and the Future Innovators and Teacher of the Year award winners, or to purchase tickets for the Council's flagship event, please visit https://www.aztechcouncil.org/event/2025-governors-celebration-of-innovation-awards/
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Source: Arizona Technology Council
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