VAEE’s Excellence in EE Awards
Each year the Virginia Association for Environmental Education (VAEE) recognizes and honors individuals and organizations from across Virginia for their innovation and dedication to the field. Nominations are reviewed and voted on by the VAEE Board of Directors. Award recognition generally takes place at our Annual Conference each February. Nominate someone here. A pdf version of the questions are available through this link.
During our 2025 conference we will be recognizing awardees from 2024. The last day to submit nominations is Saturday, November 30, 2024.
The Page Hutchinson Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year Award
Named after past VAEE Board Member and former Virginia Project Learning Tree State Coordinator Page Hutchinson, this award recognizes the exceptional contributions made by an individual to their community in environmental education.
VAEE Under 25 Award
This Award recognizes a young leader under the age of 25 and their exceptional contributions to their community in environmental education. The award recipient must demonstrate outstanding leadership in the creation and implementation of an original program and/or provide exemplary leadership and service to an existing environmental organization or school-based environmental education program.
Exemplary Service to EE Award
Recognizes an outstanding individual member who has provided exemplary service to the VAEE and leadership within the field of environmental education.
Program of the Year Award
Recognizes outstanding and innovative environmental education programs, organizations, centers, etc. in both formal and nonformal settings that have demonstrated consistent excellence in educational programming and that incorporate EE best practices.
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