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Oct 28, 2019
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Ashley Mike Named Rising Star in EE

In her short tenure as the Program Director of the Environmental Education Leadership Corps, Ashley Mike has proven her dedication to the environmental education field by developing and improving the EELCorps program. She has established and improved policies and procedures that meet or exceed the federal and state guidelines for AmeriCorps programs while consistently providing the members of the EELCorps with professional, emotional, and practical support to ensure their suc

Oct 28, 2019
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LEE NEWBURY WINS 2019 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EE

Lee Newbury, former middle-school science and math teacher at Model Laboratory School, has been a strong advocate of—and practitioner of—environmentalism and environmental education for more than four decades. Early in her career, Ms. Newbury taught in Florida, and she emphasized the role of the ocean in the local environment and as part of the global environment. She worked with students in a summer program that allowed them to focus on environmental issues, and she brought

Oct 26, 2019
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LOUISVILLE OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY NAMED OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR EXCELLENCE IN EE

Oct 18, 2019
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HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL NAMED OUTSTANDING PREK-12 SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE IN EE

Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, has earned a reputation as an institution that provides opportunities for students to learn about the environment across disciplines as well as participate in extracurricular opportunities. The school offers AP Environmental Science to all students, participates in the International Envirothon Competition, and has an active Green Club. AP Environmental Science has been offered at Highlands for the past ten years; students are te

Oct 15, 2019
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CARMEN AGOURIDIS NAMED M.K. DICKERSON AWARD WINNER FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Anyone who has seen the pollinator gardens dotting the University of Kentucky's campus, noticed the outdoor classroom at Cassidy Elementary, or enjoyed the restoration of Vaughn's Branch Creek along Lexington’s Alumni Drive has seen some of Dr. Carmen Agouridis' projects. What may not be as visible to the public, however, is the extensive work she does both at the University of Kentucky and across the state to bring environmental education to life. A PhD and Professional Engi

Oct 10, 2019
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MAKER'S MARK DISTILLERY NAMED KAEE'S 2019 OUTSTANDING BUSINESS FOR EXCELLENCE IN EE

At Maker’s Mark, the team utilizes their property in a unique way to spread the word on environmental sustainability. Jason Nally, Star Hill Farm Environmental Champion at Maker’s Mark, says the “most impactful educational experiences we have been working on this year are our outreach opportunities for our employees, consumers, and customers. During most weeks, I lead groups to our lakes and through the forest discussing water quality, watershed management, native plants, i

Oct 8, 2019
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2019 Excellence in Environmental Education Award Winners

The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals, organizations, agencies, community efforts, schools, and businesses in the field of EE. We are thrilled to announce the 2019 Excellence in EE Award Winners, who will be recognized at our October 29 awards ceremony and annual meeting. Check back here between now and the ceremony for stories about each winner! Lee Newbury Lifetime Achievement Award for

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