Explore Ecology is looking for environmental heroes to honor at this year’s Earth Day Festival. Nominations are now open for the Explore Ecology Awards recognizing excellence in environmental stewardship.
Each year, the local nonprofit honors teachers, individual students, school support staff, and classes or clubs committed to helping the environment and making a significant difference in our community.
Nominations are being accepted online until April 1 at https://exploreecology.org/environmental-stewardship-awards/.
The awards pay tribute to the efforts of teachers, students, and schools across Santa Barbara County that foster environmental awareness and take action that has a beneficial impact on their school and community.
The three award categories are:
• Teacher Award: Recognizing educators who inspire environmental awareness and action. Two awards for grades K-6 and 7-12.
• Class or Club Award: Honoring a class or school club making a positive impact on the environment. Open to grades K-12.
• Student Award: Celebrating students committed to caring for the environment. Two awards for grades K-6 and 7-12.
“We are thrilled to launch the nominations for this year’s Explore Ecology Awards,” said Jill Cloutier, Explore Ecology PR director. “Our annual awards recognize environmental heroes who make a difference in Santa Barbara County.
“We invite community members to make their nominations before April 1 to ensure that these local environmental champions are honored.
“Their dedication and passion serve as inspiration for all of us to do our part in protecting our beautiful planet.”
Winners will receive their awards onstage at noon Sunday, April 28 at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival.
Visit ExploreEcology.org/Environmental-Stewardship-Awards/ to complete a nomination form. Self-nominations are welcome. A judges panel of Explore Ecology staff will select the winners.
For more about Explore Ecology, visit ExploreEcology.org.