The Search for Excellence in Science Teaching and Career Awareness was undertaken to recognize programs that have proven to be innovative in leading students to greater career awareness. This document lists and explains the criteria for excellence in this search and provides descriptions of the five exemplary programs that were selected. Program titles and awarded schools include: (1) "A Nationally Validated Middle School Science Career Awareness Program" (Jones Middle School, near Columbus, Ohio); (2) "Marine Science Career Awareness" (Marine Science Center, Poulsbo, Washington); (3) "The Primary Integrated Curriculum" (Jefferson County Public Schools, Lakewood, Colorado); (4) "ESCES: Exposing Students to Careers in Earth Science" (McLean High School, McLean, Virginia); and (5)"Science Mentor Program" (Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, Indiana). A summary is also provided of the highlights of the exemplary programs. (ML)