AEEA is currently accepting nominations for educators demonstrating outstanding leadership and service environmental education. Educators are recognized in one of three categories.
Outstanding Environmental Educator – Formal Education The nominee must be an Arkansas Pre-K, elementary, secondary or college educator who incorporates environmental education as a main focus in their curriculum. The nominee should influence students, school, or community in environmental education, awareness, knowledge, and action.
Outstanding Environmental Educator – Non-formal Education The nominee must be an Arkansas educator performing in a non-formal setting. Non-formal settings include, but are not limited to, nature centers, parks, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies which provide education and outreach programs. The nominee should exhibit personal and professional commitment to environmental education and have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field.
The Robert McAfee Environmental Education Lifetime Service Award The nominee must be an Arkansan who has exhibited personal and professional commitment to environmental education, service, awareness, knowledge, and action throughout their career and life. The nominee should exemplify the values and mission of AEEA, and should have at least 20 years of service in the environmental education field. The award is named after one of AEEA’s founding members and long-time volunteer director.
Timeline:
- Begin accepting nominations December 12, 2024
- Nomination deadline January 17, 2025
- Award presentation will be during the annual AEEA conference on Saturday, March 8, 2025