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Each year EECO recognizes outstanding contributions
to environmental education in Ohio. The awards are given
at the annual conference. Each award is described here.
Use the links below the descriptions to see the list
of award recipients from 1976 – 2006.
Christy Dixon Award
Given to a young professional who has contributed significantly
to environmental education in Ohio.
Finlay-Johnson Award
Given to an EECO member for making a significant or
outstanding contribution to EECO.
Outstanding Environmental Educator in the field of formal
education
Given to a preschool, elementary, middle school, high
school or college teacher, administrator or curriculum
specialist for outstanding contributions to environmental
education in Ohio.
Outstanding Environmental Educator in the field
of nonformal education
Given to a nonformal educator for outstanding contributions
to environmental education in Ohio.
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Given to a volunteer who has made a significant or outstanding
contribution to environmental education in Ohio.
Publications Award
Given to a publication that has made a significant contribution
to the public understanding of an environmental issue(s).
Ohio
Alliance
for the Environment Award
Given
to a business or industry that is dedicated to
fostering a climate of
cooperation for resolving environmental problems.
Award Recipients 2007
Award Recipients
1998-2006
Award Recipients
1976-1997
Selected for a 2001 Award of Excellence by the Environmental
Education Council of Ohio (EECO)
"A Guide to Ohio Streams"
produced by the Ohio Chapter of the American Fisheries
Society, with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources,
Ohio Environmental Education Fund, and Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency. For information on content: Randy
Sanders, ODNR Division of Wildlife, (614) 265-6344.
Copies have been provided to all public libraries in
Ohio, and ODNR-Division of Wildlife has prioritized
copies for science teachers in grades 6-12. Contact
1-800-WILDLIFE. A limited number of copies are also
available from the Ohio EPA Office of Environmental
Education, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049, (614)
644-2873, oeef@epa.state.oh.us
"Assess, Don't Guess - An Ohio Outreach
and Education Resource Guide" produced
by the Green Environmental Coalition with the Ohio Environmental
Education Fund. Contact: Green Environmental Coalition,
P.O. Box 266, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, info@greenlink.org
"Best Practices for Environmental Education:
Guidelines for Success" produced by the
Ohio EE 2000: A Strategic Plan for Environmental Education
in Ohio collaborative. For information on content, contact
Joyce Meredith, Ohio EE 2000 Project Director, P.O.
Box 852, Hebron, OH 43025, (740) 928-2576, downtoearth@voyager.net
For copies, contact the Ohio EPA Office of Environmental
Education, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049, (614)
644-2873, oeef@epa.state.oh.us
"Life at the Water's Edge - Living in Harmony
with Your Backyard Stream" produced by
the Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan. Contact: Jan
Rybka, Public Involvement Coordinator, Cuyahoga River
RAP, 1299 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, (216)
241-2414 ext. 610
"Protecting Your Environment: An Interactive
CD-ROM" produced by Marcy Design Group
and Electronic Vision for the Ohio EPA Office of Environmental
Education, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049, (614)
644-2873, oeef@epa.state.oh.us
Copies have been placed in all public libraries in Ohio,
and are being sent to EECO members, EECO school contacts,
all high school libraries, and to local environmental
educators such as soil and water conservation districts,
recycling offices, solid waste management districts,
OSU extension offices, and local health departments.
Ohio EPA will provide a single copy at no charge to
teachers and environmental educators as long as supplies
last. Copies are available to the general public for
$3.00 each.
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