Awards Ceremony from the 2021 EEA Virtual Conference
2021 Award Winners Slide Show
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)
Eugene Odum Lifetime Service Award
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Eugene Odum (September 17, 1913 – August 10, 2002) was an American 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
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
Monarchs Across Georgia Service Award |
- 2021 - Becky Griffith
- - Sharyn Altman
- 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
- 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
- “With a Grandmother's wisdom, a Mother's perseverance, and a Child's sense of wonder, you lead.”
- 2003 - Peter Gordon, EEA President 2001-2003
- 2001 - Deron Davis, EEA President 1998-2000
