The STEM Nation Award was developed by Education Scotland to celebrate, promote and build on effective practice in STEM Education. After a validation process of the submitted evidence, Kilmarnock Academy have been awarded of all five elements and are the first school in East Ayrshire to achieve the full award.  Kilmarnock Academy were presented with the Award by Lorraine Ross, Education Scotland on Tuesday 20^th February.   The award is recognition of the wide range of STEM activity taking place within the school and will now open up doors of opportunity to international partnerships.  Mr Rose, Head Teacher, commended the work of the Science Faculty and the wider school community, and thanked Mrs McAdam for driving and coordinating the submission to Education Scotland.