The Environmental Education Association of Washington (EEAW)/E3 Washington is seeking nominations for the below awards categories in environmental and sustainability education.  You do not need to be a member of EEAW/E3 Washington to be recognized, and individuals and programs may self-nominate.  There are 2 categories open for nominations:  Green Apple Awards for K-5 & University, and Diversity in Action.  These nominations should be made by April 1, 2012.

Award Categories:

Green Apple Awards (4 awards)-recognizes outstanding formal environmental educators in WA state.  This award has 4 categories this year:  PreK-5, 6-8, 9-12, and College/University.

Informal Educator Award-recognizes an outstanding educator who provides learning for all ages in settings outside of, and/or linked to, the formal classroom.

K-12 Student Environmental Leader Award-recognizes a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in environmental education.

Nonprofit/Community Organization Award-recognizes a nonprofit or community organization (or program within the organization) that provides exemplary environmental education.

Business Excellence Award-recognizes a business (or program within a business) that provides and/or supports exemplary environmental education programs.

Government Agency Award-recognizes a government agency (or program within a government agency) that provides exemplary environmental education programs.

Diversity in Action Award-recognizes an individual, organization, or program that demonstrates cultural awareness and encourages a mulitcultural approach to environmental education projects or programs.

 Timeline:
Nomination Deadline-April 1, 2012
Award Announcements by May 5, 2012

Please fill out the nomination form by April 1, 2012 to be considered. 

Please contact Jessica Aronson at jessica.aronson@gmail.com  with any questions.

To view the recipients of last years awards, please click here.