Formal Environmental Educator of the Year

This award is presented for outstanding, ongoing efforts in infusing environmental education into school curriculum.

Teachers from all subjects and grades are eligible.

Non-formal Environmental Educator of the Year

This award is presented for exhibiting innovative and exemplary effort in providing environmental education opportunities for audiences outside the formal school system.

Professional and volunteer educators who teach in non-school settings are eligible.

Student Environmental Stewardship Award

This award is presented for exhibiting innovative and exemplary effort in the practice of environmental stewardship at the nominee’s school or community.

Students in grade school through college level are eligible for this award.

Lifetime Achievement in Environmental Education

This award is presented for long-term, outstanding service and contribution to the field of environmental education in Minnesota.

Intended to recognize the efforts of individuals who have had a large-scale, long-term impact in the EE field.

Partner of the Year Award

This award is presented to a partner organization that has made significant contributions in advancing environmental education efforts in Minnesota.

Schools, government agencies, tribal communities, non-profits, and businesses are all eligible for this award.

Early Childhood Environmental Educator Award

This award is presented for providing outstanding contributions to the advancement of early childhood environmental education in Minnesota.

Both environmental educators and organizations are elgible for this award.