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    • EcoEngineering Challenges
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    • Project-Based Learning
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      • P WET Climate Resilience pdf
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      • Outdoor Learning Symposium
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        • Stanford Key Findings on EE
        • Frontiers Special Edition
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​EEA AWARD RECIPIENTS

2021 Environmental Education Award Winners

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Awards Ceremony from EEA's 2021 Conference

EEA Outstanding Service Awards

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  • 2021 Award Winners 
    • Renee Carlton, Berry College (P-16 Educator)
    • Linda May, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Individual)
    • Greening Youth Foundation (Organization)
  • 2020
    • Donna Mullenax, Georgia Southern University-Armstrong (Educator);
    • Queen Quet, Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition (Individual);
    • 100 Miles (Organization)
  • 2019
    • Robert Hodgdon (Educator)
    • Neda Hon (Individual)
    • Gaskins Forest Education Center (Organization)
  • 2017
    • ​Kim Morris-Zarneke (Individual)
  • 2016 
    • Carter and Olivia Ries (Individuals) 
    • 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

  • 2021 -  Andrea Timpone, Executive Director, Elachee Nature Science Center
  • 2020 - Venetia Butler, teacher and instructor, ATEEG
  • 2019 - Carla L. Rapp, former Director, Project Learning Tree
  • 2018 - Peter Gordon, Education Director, Elachee Nature Science Center
  • 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
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Eugene Odum (September 17, 1913 – August 10, 2002) was a biologist at the University of Georgia known for his pioneering work on ecosystem ecology.

Petey Giroux Dragonfly Grant for EE & the Arts

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  • 2020 - Clark Creek Elementary STEM Academy, Cherokee County, Karen Garland
  • ​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​


EEA Outdoor Classroom Award

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  • 2021 -  Natalie Murray, Mirror Lake Elementary, Villa Rica
  • 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 Service Award

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  • 2021 - Becky Griffith, Great Georgia Pollinator Census, UGA Extension
  •              - Sharyn Altman, Service Award
  • 2019 - Rose Barton, Hall County Master Gardeners
  • 2018 - North Marietta Neighborhood Community Garden
  • 2017 - Heather Alley 
  •             -  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
  • 2021 -  Sagamore Hills Elementary, DeKalb County Schools
  • 2018 - Karin Hicks, Southern Meadows


​Special Appreciation Award for EEA Leadership

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  • 2021 - Michael O'Shield, EEA President, 2020-21
  • 2020 - Franke Smith, EEA President 2019-2020
  • 2019 - Lauren Johnson, EEA President 2018-2019
  • 2018 - Michael O'Shield, EEA President 2017-2018
  • 2017 - Cora Keber, EEA President 2016-2017
  • 2016 - 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
  • 2009 - Donna Stewart, EEA President 2008-2009
  • 2008 - Walter Lane, EEA President 2007-2008
  • 2007 - Kim Morris-Zarneke, EEA President 2006-2007
  • 2006 - Anne Shenk, EEA President 2005-2006
    • “Your quiet strength and gentle leadership brought growth and harmony to our organization.”
  • 2005 - 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.”
  • 2004 - 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
  • 2003 - Peter Gordon, EEA President 2001-2003
  • 2001 - Deron Davis, EEA President 1998-2000

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Environmental Education Alliance, Inc.  
P.O. Box 801066 | Acworth, GA 30101


EEA does not does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its program , activities, or employment. For more information on EEA's non-discrimination commitment click here .
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  • Our Story
    • About EEA
      • About Env Ed
      • About Env Stewardship
      • About Env Justice
      • About Our Organizational Members
      • About Our History
  • Our Team
  • Our Resources
    • Wildlife Viewing Grant
    • Earth Month Activities
    • Garden-based Learning
    • EcoEngineering Challenges
    • Participatory (Citizen) Science
    • Problem-Based Learning
    • Place-Based Learning
    • Project-Based Learning
    • Teaching about Climate Change
      • P WET Climate Resilience pdf
    • SAGES Project
    • Virtual EE Resources
    • Evaluation and Assessment
  • Our Work
    • Our Conferences
      • EEA Annual Conference
      • Outdoor Learning Symposium
      • SEEA Conference
      • NAAEE Conference
    • Professional Learning
    • ATEEG
    • CoOL
      • CoOL RESEARCH on Outdoor Learning
        • Stanford Key Findings on EE
        • Frontiers Special Edition
      • CoOL AWARDS & GRANTS
      • CoOL ToolKit ToC
      • CoOL Toolkit Survey
      • CoOL Toolkit Map
      • CoOL Toolkit Audits
      • CoOL Toolkit SPACES
      • CoOL Toolkit METHODS
      • CoOL Toolkit SUSTAIN
      • CoOL Toolkit COVID
    • EEinGeorgia.org
      • EEinGeorgia
    • Monarchs Across GA
      • MAG Awards
      • Mexico Book Project
      • Pollinator Habitats
        • Pollinator Habitat Grants
        • Pollinator Habitat Certification
      • MAG Resources
        • Buy Milkweed
      • Symbolic Migration
      • MAG Volunteers
      • MAG Events
      • Mapping Milkweeds for Monarchs in GA
    • EEA Memorial Forest
    • Awards and Grants
  • Our Initiatives
    • CEO Roundtable
    • EE Landscape Analysis
    • Guidelines for Excellence in EE
      • Outdoor Learning Collaboratory
    • Inclusive EE & Outdoor Learning
    • EE and Higher Ed
    • GOLD Grant Application Preview
  • Our News
    • EEA News
      • The Dragonfly Quarterly Newsletter
      • EEA E-News
    • Book Club
    • EEA Issues
      • EE Legislation
      • SCORP
      • Teaching During Covid-19
  • Our Impact
    • Our Finances
  • JOIN or GIVE
    • Make a Donation
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
  • Member Portal
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    • Field Excursions
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