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eeEXCELLENCE AWARDS

Each year the Arizona Association for Environmental Education honors individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on environmental education in Arizona.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The 2023 eeExcellence Award Winners were announced at our in-person Awards Ceremony during the Annual Conference at Yavapai College on September 8, 2023. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients!

Award Categories

  • Lifetime Achievement in Environmental Education
  • Outstanding Environmental Educator in Non-Formal or Informal Settings
  • Outstanding Environmental Educator in P-12 Formal Settings
  • Outstanding Environmental Educator in Higher Education
  • Outstanding Environmental Education Program
  • Outstanding Business Committed to EE
  • Outstanding Non-profit Committed to EE
  • Outstanding School or College Committed to EE
  • Outstanding Government Agency Committed to EE
  • Outstanding Inclusive Environmental Education Program
  • Outstanding Junior/Young Professional (age 23 and under)
2023 AAEE Award Descriptions.pdf


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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO CAN MAKE A NOMINATION? 

Nominations are welcomed from parents or guardians, coworkers, students, program directors, supervisors, and community members. Self-nominations are also welcome.

HOW DO I NOMINATE SOMEONE?

When available, visit this webpage to complete a nomination form.

AWARD SELECTION PROCESS

Nominations will be reviewed immediately following the submission deadline. Nominators and nominees will be notified 2 weeks prior to the awards ceremony, which usually takes place in November every year. Official winners are announced at the ceremony and are encouraged to attend to receive their award.

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Tucson, AZ 85733

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