The PAEE annual awards are an important way that environmental educators in Pennsylvania can recognize one another and celebrate the great work that is happening throughout the state. Here is a list of the past winners.
The Outstanding Contirbution to EE, Business Partner and Government Partner are newer awards - see the main award page for the 2020 winners.
The Outstanding Contirbution to EE, Business Partner and Government Partner are newer awards - see the main award page for the 2020 winners.
Keystone Award
Year |
Name |
Organizaton |
2020 |
Robert Hughes |
Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) |
2019 |
Kevin Kopp |
Consultant Environmental, Environmental Service Inc. and the CD Water We Singing About |
2018 |
Fran Bires |
PAEE, McKeever, Institute for Earth Education, Friends of Goddard State Park at Maurice K. Goddard State Park |
2017 |
Ruth Roperti |
PAEE Past President, Retired School Teacher, NAAEE, Mid-Atlanic Regional Assessment, & EE Capacity Project |
2016 |
Roger Spotts |
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center |
Outstanding Environmental Educator
Year |
Name |
Organization |
2020 |
Laura Branby |
Creek Connections of Allegheny College |
2019 |
Julie Travaglini |
Allegheny Land Trust, Science Tots |
2018 |
Dr. Jerry Coleman |
Montgomery County Community College |
2017 |
Jennifer Brooks |
Berks County Parks & Recreation Department |
2016 |
Kathy Uglow |
Crawford County Conservation District |
Outstanding Environmental Education Program
Year |
Program |
Organization |
2020 |
PA Watershed Education Taskforce |
PA Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Ambassador Training Capacity Building Program |
2019 |
Seeds To Sprouts |
Berks County Parks and Recreation Department |
2018 |
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove |
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove |
2017 |
Wild About Learning |
Wildlands Conservancy |
2016 |
Family Nature Night |
Briar Bush Nature Center |
Daisy S. Klinedinst Memorial Award
Year |
Name |
Organization |
2020 |
Elizabeth Masi |
Graham Academy |
2019 |
Stephen Bucklin |
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy |
2018 |
Tess Rubine |
Altoona Area High School |
2017 |
Jenni Urban |
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College |
2016 |
Melissa Eldridge |
Briar Bush Nature Center |
Business Partner Award
Year |
Name |
Organization |
2020 |
Amanda Powell |
Patagonia Action Works |
Government Partner Award
Year |
Name |
Organization |
2020 |
William Wasser |
Goddard State Park |
Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Education Award
Year |
Name |
Organization |
2020 |
Marijke Hecht |
University of Pittsburgh Center for Learning in Out-of-School Environments |
