Past Award Winners

Kudos to these 2021 Environmental Ed Award Winners, recognized at the EEA Conference

EEA AWARD RECIPIENTS

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

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 an American biologist at the University of Georgia known for his pioneering work on ecosystem ecology.

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, 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

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