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The nomination process takes around 5 minutes and the link is as follows:https://forms.gle/h1wYAW9SQFW3cmsu6. The last day to submit your nomination is Wednesday, November 15th. 

MAEE honors Minnesota's environmental education leaders and youth with awards in the following categories:

Formal Environmental Educator of the Year:

This award is presented for outstanding, ongoing efforts in infusing environmental education into school curriculum. Teachers from all subjects and grades are eligible. 

Non-formal Environmental Educator of the Year:

This award is presented for exhibiting innovative and exemplary effort in providing environmental education opportunities for audiences outside the formal school system. Professional and volunteer educators who teach in non-school settings are eligible.

Early Childhood Environmental Educator Award sponsored by MNECO:

This award is presented for providing outstanding contributions to the advancement of early childhood environmental education in Minnesota.  Both environmental educators and organizations are eligible for this award.  

Future Leaders in Environmental Stewardship Award:

This award is presented for exhibiting innovative and exemplary effort in the practice of environmental stewardship at the nominee’s school or community. Students and youth groups with participants in grade school through college level are eligible for this award.

Lifetime Achievement in Environmental Education:

This award is presented for long-term, outstanding service and contribution to the field of environmental education in Minnesota.  It is intended to recognize the efforts of those people who have had a large-scale, long-term impact in the EE field.

You can learn more about the MAEE Awards Program by visiting minnesotaee.org/what-we-do/events/awards/ or fill out a nomination form now!