On October 20, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced EPA is accepting applications for the 2024 President’s Environmental Youth Awards and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators.  The deadline for nominations is January 15.

“Environmental education is the foundation of a meaningful climate movement, and I’m thrilled to recognize the students and educators who do this important work,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “We hope that by honoring these dedicated leaders, we encourage them to expand their efforts beyond the classroom and continue to inspire critical environmental action in their communities.”

Youth Awards

EPA will select up to two winners in each of the agency’s 10 regions: one regional winner for Grades K-5 and one regional winner for Grades 6–12.

Winning projects will be highlighted on EPA’s website.

All student projects must be sponsored by at least one adult over the age of 21. If the sponsor is not a teacher, the project must have a teacher as a co-sponsor.

Application and eligibility information is available on EPA’s PEYA webpage.  Questions should be directed to PEYA@epa.gov.

Teacher Awards

Up to two teachers from each of EPA’s 10 regions, each from different states, will be selected to receive the award. Teachers will receive a presidential plaque and an award of up to $2,500 to be used to further professional development in environmental education.

The winners’ local education agencies will also receive awards of up to $2,500 to fund environmental educational activities and programs. Winners will be highlighted on EPA’s website.

Application and eligibility information is available on EPA’s PIAEE webpage.  Questions should be directed to PIAEE@epa.gov.

Click Here for the complete announcement.

[Posted: October 20, 2023]

10/23/2023