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Recognizing amazing teachers (and students!) for all they do for our planet

by
Molly Mullins

Every year the Chesapeake Bay Trust runs an awards program to recognize teachers and students who are going above and beyond the call of duty for our local environment. With individuals in our school systems being pulled in so many different directions each day, it is important to recognize talented people who volunteer for projects and programs that clean up communities and improve water quality. That’s why the Trust launched its awards program, and since 1998, has been thanking teachers and students (with cash!) every year since for all their hard work to help restore the Chesapeake Bay.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, a nonprofit grantmaking organization dedicated to environmental education and restoration work, recognizes two students and one teacher from Maryland each year who have shown a strong commitment to their local environment and the Chesapeake Bay. The winning students are honored with a $5,000 college scholarship and the winning teacher is given a $2,500 grant award to support environmental education work at his or her school. The winners will be formally announced at the Trust’s Legislative Reception at the Maryland State House on January 14, 2016. Applicants can be self-nominated or nominated by individuals and the deadline to apply is December 4, 2015 at 5:00 pm.
Read a full description of the awards below and to nominate, visit the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s webpage. Please spread the word and nominate someone today!

Teacher of the Year $2,500 Grant Award
Awarded to a Maryland educator who has shown an outstanding commitment to environmental education, who motivates and inspires students, and serves as a respected resource to colleagues and community leaders. The winner will receive a $2,500 grant to support their environmental education work. Click here to apply and for more information.

Student of the Year $5,000 Scholarship
Awarded to a Maryland high school or college student who motivates and inspires others and participates in efforts to improve the local environment and/or community. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship award. Click here to apply and for more information.

Honorable Arthur Dorman $5,000 Scholarship
Recognizes a Maryland high school or college student of color who motivates and inspires others and participates in efforts to improve the local environment and/or the community. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship award. Click here to apply and for more information.

With questions, contact Molly Alton Mullins at 410-974-2941, ext. 107.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a nonprofit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams through environmental education, community outreach, and local watershed restoration. Since its inception in 1985, the Trust has awarded over $70 million in grants and engaged hundreds of thousands of citizen stewards in projects that have a measurable impact on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The Trust is supported by the sale of the Maryland Treasure the Chesapeake license plate, donations to the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund on the Maryland State income tax form, donations from individuals and corporations, and partnerships with private foundations and federal and state agencies.