EEA Outstanding Service Award
- 2017 - Kim Morris-Zarneke (Individual)
- 2016 - Carter and Olivia Ries (Individual), Richmond Field Schools Field Studies Program (Organization)
- 2015 - Lindsey Kee (Educator); Sharon Smith (Individual); Wilderness Society (Organization)
- 2014 - Dorothy Kay (Educator); Brian Sterner (Individual); Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (Organization)
- 2013 - Mike "Pic" Petelle, North Cobb High School (Educator); Karan Wood (Individual); Georgia Adopt-A-Stream (Organization)
- 2012 - Susan Meyers, Stone Mountain Memorial Association (Individual)
- 2011 - Tamera Neal, Tritt Elementary School (Educator); Georgia River Network (Organization); Deron Davis (Individual)
- 2010 - Catherine Padgett, Ford Elementary (Educator); Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division (Organization); Karen Garland, Georgia Conservancy (Individual)
- 2009 - Julie Burroughs, Centennial High School, National Park Service Volunteer
- 2006 - Aladdin Akgul (Teaching); Dekalb Master Gardener Program (Service)
- 2005 - Sheila Humphrey, Smithgall Conservation Area (Teaching); Mickey Feltus, US EPA/Region 4 - Wetlands (Service)
- 2004 - Dr. Sally Pamplin, Duluth (Teaching); Laurie Fowler, Athens (Research); Kim Bailey, Ducktown (Service)
- 2003 - Dr. Becky Champion, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, Columbus (Service)
- 2002 - Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, Augusta (Service)
- 2001 - Eric Mau, Cedar Grove Middle School, DeKalb (Teaching); Lynn McIntyre, North Fulton PTA (Service)
Eugene Odum Lifetime Service Award
- 2020 - Venetia Butler
- 2017 - Theodosia Wade, Oxford College of Emory University
- 2016 - Anne Shenk, State Botanical Garden of Georgia
- 2015 - Kim Bailey
- 2012 - Kim Kilgore
- 2011 - Karen Garland
- 2008 - Petey Giroux, Georgia Project WET
- 2007 - William E. Eswine, Savannah Country Day School
- 2006 - Margaret Olsen
- 2005 - Frank McCamey, Decatur, 70 Years as an EE Leader!
- 2004 - Ginny Brady, National Science Center’s Fort Discovery, Augusta
- 2003 - Diane Davies, UGA Cooperative Extension Service, Environmental Education Program
- 2002 - Jerry Hightower, NPS
- 2001 - Rusty Garrison, DNR Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Petey Giroux Dragonfly Award for EE & the Arts
- 2017 - Walton County Soil & Water Conservation District, Garden Trailer Mobile Mural
- 2014 - Dunwoody Nature Center, Puppets for Food Webs and Food Chains
- 2012 - Chattahoochee Nature Center, I Speak for the Trees
- 2011 - Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Scute's Ocean Adventure
- 2010 - Greg Bailey and Kristi Harvey, Eastbrook Middle School, Whitfield County
Outdoor Classroom Awards
- 2011 - Jerry Hightower, National Park Service
- 2010 - Karen Moncreif, Kinchafoonee Primary School
- 2009 - Tina Fain, Seminole County Elementary School
- 2008 - Kim Hooks, Swainsboro Primary School
- 2007 - Bonnie Walton & Janice Tipper, Baker County Elementary School, Master Gardeners
- 2006 - Vicky Castro, Amana Academy; Bannie Hulsey, Pinewood Christian Academy
- 2005 - Beth Gammon and Kevin Smith, Vickery Creek Elementary School
- 2004 - Melissa Caspary, Athens
- 2003 - Dr. Becky Champion, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
Monarchs Across Georgia Awards |
- 2017 - Heather Alley and Lauren Muller, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
- 2016 - Jackie Sherry, Dunwoody Nature Center
- 2015 - Stephanie Spencer, Briarlake Elementary School (formal educator); Kim Bailey, Milkweed Meadows Farm (non-formal educator)
- 2014 - Trecia Neal, Fernbank Science Center
- 2013 - Sharon McCullough, Morgan County Middle School
- 2012 - Jenny Landrum, C.T. Walker Magnet School
- 2011 - Vicki Culbreth, City of Roswell
- 2010 - Chris and Chuck Stewart, Tapestry Greenhouse & Nursery
- 2009 - Laurie Crooks, Stone Mountain Elementary
- 2008 - Jennifer McCoy, Cobb County Watershed Stewardship
- 2007 - Dexter Rhodes, Watson-Brown Foundation, Inc.
- 2006 - Brenda Hunt, North Habersham Middle School
- 2005 - Susan Meyers, Stone Mountain Memorial Association
- 2004 - Mary Terry, Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve; Karen Garland, Georgia Conservancy; Kim Kilgore, Arrowhead Environmental Education Center
- 2003 - Margie Cline, Project Adventure, Rainbow Lake Campus; Z Ganaway, Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.; Anne Marie Glawe, R. L. Norton Elementary School; Claire Miller, Oakhurst Community Garden; Ruth Pinson, Armuchee Elementary School
Monarchs Across Georgia Habitat Award
- 2018 - Karin Hicks (private garden); North Marietta Community Garden (public garden)
Special Appreciation Awards
- 2019 - Franke Smith, EEA President 2019-2020
- 2018 - Lauren Johnson, EEA President 2018-2019
- 2017 - Michael O'Shield, EEA President 2017-2018
- 2016 - Cora Keber, EEA President 2016-2017
- 2015 - Robby Astrove, EEA President 2014-2016
- 2014 - Kris Irwin, EEA President 2013-2014
- 2013 - Laura Aikens, EEA President 2012-2013
- 2012 - Jennifer McCoy, EEA President 2011-2012
- 2011 - David Hedgepeth, EEA President 2010-2011
- 2010 - Lisa Weinstein, EEA President 2009-2010
- 2008 - Donna Stewart, EEA President 2008-2009
- 2007 - Walter Lane, EEA President 2007-2008
- 2006 - Kim Morris-Zarneke, EEA President 2006-2007
- 2005 - Anne Shenk, EEA President 2005-2006, “Your quiet strength and gentle leadership brought growth and harmony to our organization.”
- 2004 - Richard Osorio, EEA President 2004-2005, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.”
Heather Merbs, EEA Vice President, "Because of your quiet strength and gentle leadership, we grew.” - 2003 - Petey Giroux, EEA President 2003-2004, “With a Grandmother's wisdom, a Mother's perseverance, and a Child's sense of wonder, you lead.”
Ben Lee and Mike Hope, Parent Volunteers at Worth County Middle School, Sylvester - 2002 - Peter Gordon, EEA President 2001-2003
- 2001 - Deron Davis, EEA President 1998-2000
