​EEA AWARD RECIPIENTS

2021 Environmental Education Award Winners

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Awards Ceremony from EEA's 2021 Conference

EEA Outstanding Service Awards

• 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)​​

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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

Eugene Odum (September 17, 1913 – August 10, 2002) was a biologist at the University of Georgia known for his pioneering work on ecosystem ecology.

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Petey Giroux Dragonfly Grant for EE & the Arts

• 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​

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EEA Outdoor Classroom Award

• 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​

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​Monarchs Across Georgia Service Award

• 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

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​Special Appreciation Award for EEA Leadership

• 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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