EENC is proud to offer an annual awards program that recognizes our community members for their innovation, dedication, and excellence in environmental education.
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EENC Annual Awards
Environmental Educator of the Year
The Environmental Educator of the Year award recognizes an educator who stands out as a professional who exemplifies excellence in EE and lends credibility to the field.
Outstanding Partner
The Outstanding Partner award recognizes a business, non-profit, or governmental agency that has partnered with EENC to support our mission and growth.
Exceptional EE Program
The Exceptional EE Program award recognizes a program, organization, or center that brings environmental education to the public in great, new, and/or exceptional ways.
Melva Fager Okun Life Achievement
The Life Achievement award recognizes an EENC member for a career of dedication to EENC and environmental education.
Outstanding Service
The Outstanding Service award is for a member who has served in several key leadership roles making a significant contribution to further the mission of EENC.
Outstanding Newcomer
The Outstanding Newcomer award recognizes an EENC member of five years or less who has made significant contributions to EENC during their short time as a member.
Outstanding Practitioner
The Outstanding Practitioner award recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to EENC through statewide participation, leadership in their region, and being an advocate for high-quality education through how they teach, live, and do.
