These awards recognize those who have made a significant impact and contribution to the environmental education field through innovative and inspiring practices.

The nominee should be making an impact in Arizona and known for one or more of the following:

• Dedicated current and long-term service in the field of EE (programs, curriculum, research, publications, legislation, etc.)
• Creating a work environment that incorporates EE (volunteerism by employees, using recycled & environmentally-friendly products, collaboration with and/or funding of EE initiatives)
• Outstanding action, contribution, and leadership supporting EE
• Outstanding service and volunteerism
• Innovative and enthusiastic implementation of EE programs
• Shares ideas, best practices, and techniques with others
• Employs community engagement models and collaborates with the greater EE community
• Outstanding work on programs including practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion