Celebrate the amazing contributions of individuals and organizations in environmental education by submitting a nomination for one of the NAAEE 2026 Awards for Excellence.

Award descriptions and criteria, as well as the list of past award recipients, can be found on the NAAEE website. 

The deadline for nominations is July 17, 2026. 

Please note: You or your co-nominator must be a current member of NAAEE to nominate someone. However, nominees do not need to be members of NAAEE.

Learn more and nominate someone today >

List of Awards

Walter E. Jeske Award

The Walter E. Jeske Award is NAAEE's most prestigious award, given each year to recognize service to NAAEE and leadership within the field of environmental education.

Outstanding Affiliate Organization

The Outstanding Affiliate Organization Award is given annually to recognize significant contributions by NAAEE Affiliate organizations to the field of environmental education.

Rosa Parks and Grace Lee Boggs Outstanding Service

The Rosa Parks and Grace Lee Boggs Outstanding Service Award is presented annually to an individual in recognition of their leadership in educating and promoting action to support environmental education and environmental justice at the local, state, or global level.

Outstanding Service to EE (Individual or Organization)

The Outstanding Service to Environmental Education Awards are presented to individuals and organizations to recognize their efforts to lead EE efforts.

Research Awards

Emerging Leader in EE Research (New in 2026!)

The Outstanding Contributions to Research in Environmental Education Award is presented each year to an early-career individual who has made a significant contribution to environmental education through research.

Outstanding Contributions to Research in EE

The Outstanding Contributions to Research in Environmental Education Award is presented each year to an individual who has made a significant contribution to environmental education through research.