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2011/2012 Nominations are Now Being Accepted
 
The Environmental Education Council of Broward County, with support from the Broward County School District, sponsors the annual Environmental Stewardship of the year awards. This ceremony is for elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers as well as administrators and volunteers. The nominees, their families and principals will be invited to attend a reception at that time; winners will be announced during a special program following the reception.
 

To nominate a teacher, student, administrator or volunteer from your school for this most prestigious award, please see instructions below. Deadline for Nominations: March 2, 2012
Award Ceremony: May 4, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, South Plantation High School
Criteria for Judging

The judging for the environmental educator will include, but is not limited to:

  • Depth in fostering environmental awareness
  • Use of the outdoors as a classroom
  • Personal /professional development
  • Instructional creativity /soundness
  • Motivation for education beyond K-12
  • Action/community involvement
  • Skill building related to environmental issues
  • Environmental affiliations
Instructions for Nominating

ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED (Scanned documents, attachments and emails accepted)
Step 1: Download and fill out the Environmental Awards nomination form. To download click here.
Step 2: Include the following items along with the nomination form. (Nominations will not be accepted without ALL the following - do not send additional information.)
  • One letter of support from the Principal (.doc or .pdf)
  • Two other letters of support (.doc or ,pdf)
  • Photographs - at least one and no more than five. At least one photograph should be just of the nominee; other photographs may display any projects/programs/ or activities the nominee oversaw or in which he/she took part. (.jpg) All students in photographs must have an accompanying photo/video release form. Please download the following form for each parent to sign. Download Release Form get adobe reader
  • Optional Attachments - You may provide up to three additional supporting documents that may help the selection committee; such as related articles, testimonials from participants in the project/program/ or activity, etc. (.pdf)

Step 3: Send Nomination form and attachments to the EEC via email at nomination@BrowardEEC.org or if you woul like to send the nomination packet via pony or mail, please send to: Attn: Dr. Arlene Amarant, Indian Trace Elementary, 400 Indian Trace, Weston, FL 33326 by March 2, 2012.

Past Nominees and Winners

Every one of the teachers, students, administrators and volunteers nominated each year has amazing recommendations and deserves to win the Educator, Student, Administrator or Volunteer of the Year award.  They each have an incredible love for the environment in which they all show through their teachings and actions.  All the people they interact with are lucky to have these special environmentalists guiding them, sharing love and respect for the animals and environment, and how each one of them makes a difference!

Students who participate in the various environmental contests are proof that their teachers make an incredible impact on their lives.  The passion that these students possess for the environment is evident in their efforts.  Each student who submitted their artwork, photography or poetry has a talent which they should pursue.  The future of our environment lies in these students' hands!
Click on the appropriate year. (past years will be updated soon)
2009
2010
 

QUESTIONS? Please contact Robin Reccasina at Chairperson@BrowardEEC.org