EE Awards
Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education Awards
The Awards program began in 1999 with the John K. Strickler Award. In 2000, the KACEE Award was added. The Rising Star Award began in 2005. In 2006-07, the KACEE Award changed to encompass several categories. These awards are presented annually by KACEE to recognize those best exemplifying dedication, commitment, and influence in the field of conservation and environmental education (EE).
John K. Strickler Award
Criteria: This award recognizes the lifetime achievements of an individual in the field of EE. The nominee must be a current KACEE member with a minimum of five years’ involvement in the field of EE in general and with KACEE specifically, and have made and continues to make a significant contribution to EE in Kansas.
KACEE Award
Criteria: This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals, organizations, agencies, community efforts, schools, and businesses in the field of EE. The nominee must have a minimum of five years’ involvement in the field of EE, and have made and continues to make a significant contribution to EE in Kansas. The nominee does not have to be a current KACEE member.
Nominations for the KACEE Award are in one of the following categories. While nominations in all categories are accepted, awards in all categories may not be given every year.
- PreK-16 Education: School or individual in a formal education setting may be nominated.
- Government: Individual or agency may be nominated.
- Community and Non-Profit Organizations: Individual or organization may be nominated.
- Agriculture: Nominee is an individual or organization that leads/encourages programs that educate about agricultural best management practices.
- Business/Corporate Sector: Individual, business, or corporation may be nominated.
Rising Star KACEE Award
Recognizes individuals who are new to the EE field in Kansas, but are already making an impact. The nominee must have a minimum of two years’ and a maximum of seven years’ experience in the EE field in Kansas. Current KACEE membership is not required.
Kansas Green School of the Year Award
This award recognizes Kansas public and private schools that have demonstrated innovation, leadership, whole school involvement, and an integrated, holistic, sustainable approach to implementing environmental projects with a strong environmental education component into their schools. Individual schools nominated for this award must be members of the Kansas Green Schools Network (registration is free and can be attained at www.kansasgreenschools.org). Current KACEE membership is not required. Two awards will be made, one to an elementary school and one to a middle or high school.
2010 Awards Nominations Due January 22, 2010
Nominations for the 2010 KACEE Awards, including the Kansas Green School of the Year Award, are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is Friday, 22 January 2010. Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GLS7HWS to submit your nomination electronically, or download a copy of the nomination form below.
