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Announcing the Chesapeake Bay Trust 2010 Awards Programs!

Each year, the Chesapeake Bay Trust recognizes outstanding achievements by educators, students, and individuals who work creatively to build environmental stewards in communities throughout Maryland. Through our Teacher of the Year Award, Ellen Fraites Wagner Award, and Honorable Arthur Dorman Scholarship, we are proud to honor their accomplishments.

2010 Teacher of the Year Award

Awarding $5,000 to an outstanding educator in Maryland

Recognizing a Maryland Educator who has shown an outstanding commitment to environmental education.

Rebecca Sanders of Crellin Elementary School has been named the Chesapeake Bay Trust 2010 Environmental Educator of the Year!

What Do I Win?

The winner of this award will receive a $5,000 cash award.

How Do I Qualify?

  • Practicing, formal classroom teacher in Maryland
  • Motivates and inspires students by promoting environmental awareness throughout the school and community.
  • Uses the outdoors, school grounds, and the community to enrich classroom experiences and develop
    future environmental stewards.
  • Engages colleagues and parents to participate in student’s environmental education experience.
  • Serves as a mentor to other educators in school and throughout the state
How Do I Apply?

All applications or nominations must be made online.

Details on the 2011 Program will be announced this fall.

 

2010 Honorable Arthur Dorman Scholarship

Awarding $5,000 to an outstanding minority student in Maryland

Recognizing a Maryland high school or college aged student who demonstrates a commitment to improving the health of the environment and the Chesapeake Bay and, as a student of color, exhibits leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion in his/her school and broader community.

Adrianna Glover, a senior at Clarksburg High School has been awarded the 2010 Honorable Arthur Dorman Scholarship!

What Do I Win?

The winner of this award will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

How Do I Qualify?

  • Maryland resident and full-time student (high school or college).
  • Motivates and inspires other students by promoting environmental awareness throughout the school and community.
  • Has a strong academic record (3.0 or higher - transcripts can be attached or sent to the Trust).
  • Participates in efforts to improve the environment on school grounds and in their community.
  • Engages friends and parents to participate in efforts to improve the environment in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
  • Arthur Dorman Applicants must be a minority student (African American, Asian, Native American, Hispanic)

How Do I Apply?

The deadline for applications was November 20, 2009.

 Details on the 2011 Program will be announced this fall.

2010 Ellen Fraites Wagner Award

Awarding $5,000 to an outstanding environmental steward in Maryland

Recognizing a Maryland citizen who has shown tireless dedication to help preserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

What Do I Win?

The winner of this award will receive a $5,000 cash award.

How Do I Qualify?

  • Maryland resident.
  • Commits significant time and talent to benefit the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries (if paid staff, nominee must
    demonstrate a commitment above and beyond their core duties).
  • Motivates and inspires others by promoting environmental awareness throughout the community.
  • Exhibits a long-term commitment to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and local rivers and streams.
  • Creates effective partnerships with other organization to maximize funding and resources.
  • Leads successful restoration and protection efforts that benefit water quality and build local support for Bay restoration.
  • Initiates and participates in projects funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust.

How Do I Apply?

All applications or nominations must be made online.

The deadline for applications was April 1, 2010. The winner will be announced in May.  Details on the 2011 award will be announced this fall.

 

For questions or more information on the award programs, please contact Alicia Levi at 410.974.2941, Ext. 107.