Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators
Application period for the 2013 Presidential Innovation Award
for Environmental Educators closed January 31, 2013. The
Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators
recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers
who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and
use the environment as a context for learning for their
students. Up to two teachers from each of EPA's 10 regions, from
different states, will be selected to receive this award. The
White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), in
partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
administers this award to nationally honor, support and
encourage educators who incorporate environmental education in
their classrooms & teaching methods. About the Award - Teacher
awardees will receive a commemorative plaque and an award of
$2,000 to be used to further the recipient's professional
development in environmental education. - The teacher's loca