Resources
WAEE Awards
WAEE recognizes schools, youth groups, individual students,
and educators for outstanding environmental efforts each year.
WAEE encourages all members to reach for new heights in
environmental education by presenting achievement awards
annually. The WAEE Awards program is an attempt to recognize and
support outstanding individuals and groups (members and
non-members) in their contributions to the field of
environmental education.
In 2007, the Wisconsin School Forest Awards Program was combined
with the WAEE Awards Program. The Wisconsin School Forest
Program enhances the use of outdoor classrooms to increase
students' learning and environmental literacy. The program is
part of the LEAF program and is a partnership between the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry
and the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education.
Call for Nomiations for the 2011 WAEE Awards
Nominate someone you know to be recognized for their
local, regional, or statewide contribution to environmental
education. The categories and descriptions are listed below.
Nominations due September 30, 2011.
2011
Awards Nomiation Form (Word)
2011
Awards Nomination Form (PDF)
2010
The 2010 WAEE and Wisconsin School Forest Awards were
presented at the WAEE Fall Conference October 29, 2010 in
Wisconsin Dells, WI.
About
the 2010 WAEE Award Winners (PDF)
About the 2010 School Forest Award Winners
Aldo Leopold Award
For WAEE members. Presented for long-term, exemplary service
to WAEE and the field of environmental education. This is the
WAEE's most prestigious honor.
Recognition: Paid registration to the WAEE fall conference,
acknowledgement in the WAEE newsletter and on the WAEE website,
framed color photograph of the Leopold Shack and formal
recognition at the WAEE Fall Conference banquet.
David Engleson WAEE Award
Renamed in 2007 to recognize David Engleson (pictured
right)
For individuals, agencies, and organizations making significant
contributions to the field of environmental education as
exemplified by David Engleson; founding member of WAEE, author,
advocate, teacher, and environmental education leader across the
state and nation.
Recognition: Paid registration to the WAEE fall conference,
engraved plaque, acknowledgement in the WAEE newsletter and on
the WAEE website and formal recognition at the WAEE Fall
Conference banquet.
Earthguard Award
For schools, youth groups and college or university
organizations. Presented in recognition of student leadership in
developing and conducting outstanding environmental action
projects. Schools, classes and youth groups are eligible for
nomination. All groups are encouraged to apply.
Recognition: Paid registration to the WAEE fall conference,
acknowledgement in the WAEE newsletter and on the WAEE website,
framed certificate and formal recognition at the WAEE Fall
Conference banquet.
Educator of the Year Awards
Formal Educators
Presented for outstanding, ongoing effort in infusing
environmental education into their teaching.
Non-Formal Educators
Presented for exhibiting innovative and exemplary
effort in providing environmental education opportunities for
general audiences.
Administrator
Presented for providing ongoing support and active
involvement in EE in his/her facility. Administrators of any
education-related facility are eligible.
Eligibility: PreK-12 grade teachers, professionals and volunteer
educators who teach in non-formal settings, and administrators
from any education-related facility.
Recognition: Paid registration to the WAEE fall conference,
acknowledgement in the WAEE newsletter and on the WAEE website,
engraved plaque and formal recognition at the WAEE Fall
Conference banquet.
Student of the Year Award
For 6-12 and post secondary students. Presented for
outstanding student involvement in the field of environmental
education and academic excellence.
Recognition: Paid registration to the WAEE fall conference,
acknowledgement in the WAEE newsletter and on the WAEE website,
framed certificate and formal recognition at the WAEE Fall
Conference banquet.
School Forest Awards
For individuals and organizations who have provided
leadership for local school forests. LEAF (the Wisconsin K-12
Forestry Education Program) and WAEE will recognize individuals
and organizations who have made significant contributions to
school forest programs. There are 4 categories in which awards
can be presented. Nominees in any category can be individuals or
organizations. Categories include:
- Teachers (k-12 public or private school teachers,
teacher organizations, etc.)
- School administrators (district administrators,
principals, curriculum directors, etc.)
- Resource Professionals (extension agents, educational
or environmental organizations, college
faculty, state agency staff, natural resource managers, etc.)
- Community members (citizens, community organizations,
etc.)
Recognition: Paid registration to the WAEE fall conference,
engraved plaque, recognition on the LEAF School Forest website
and formal acknowledgement at the WAEE Fall Conference banquet.
More Information and List of Award Winners (opens new web
site)