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July 2010
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Wildlife Habitat Council's Corporate Wildlife Habitat Certification/International Accreditation Program recognizes meaningful wildlife habitat management programs, including environmental education programs. Those certifying and renewing habitats may apply for awards and recognition. The deadline for certification and awards application submission is July 31, 2010.
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August 2010
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The EcoFocus Film Festival is a celebration of environmental films. Its mission is to screen diverse, high-quality films that promote discussion and inspire audiences into awareness and action on behalf of the environment. Films may be any genre or style, but should somehow relate to the environment. Entries are due August 1, 2010.
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The USA Science & Engineering Festival Kavli Science Video Contest is looking for K-12 students who think science is cool. The winning videos will be screened on the National Mall. Entries due August 31, 2010.
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The Green Education Foundation is calling on schools and youth groups nationwide to plant 10,000 classroom and outdoor gardens. All participants have an opportunity to be awarded $5,000 in recognition of their garden project. This program runs through August 31, 2010.
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September 2010
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The Great American Teacher Awards honor teaching that is challenging, innovative and creative. The nominee must be currently employed by a public or private school (pre-K-12) and have a minimum of three years teaching experience. The Great American Teacher of the Year will receive $10,000, among other prizes. Applications must be postmarked by September 1, 2010.
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PBS's Design Squad wants you to recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday materials into an out-of-the box invention! Young people ages 5-19 are eligible to enter. The three grand prize winners will appear on the TV show Design Squad. Apply online by September 5, 2010.
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Turn your love of birds and photography into a dream trip to the Galapagos, the Peruvian Amazon, or wild Belize in the second annual Audubon Magazine Photography Awards. Each participant can submit up to 10 photos, so you have 10 chances to win. Your winning entry will appear in the January-February 2011 issue of Audubon and in Nature’s Best Photography. Categories: Professional, Amateur, and Youth (ages 13 to 17). There is a non-refundable entry fee. The deadline for photo submission is September 7, 2010.
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Save the Frogs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to amphibian conservation, invites you to create cool artwork that features frogs and says SAVE THE FROGS! or savethefrogs.com (or both) somewhere on it. The grand prize winner receives $100. Top prize winners may also see their artwork featured on Save the Frogs products. The contest runs through September 29, 2010.
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October 2010
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The John Muir Association is accepting applications for the John Muir Conservation Award. Awards are presented in four categories: Conservationist of the Year, Environmental Education Conservation Award, Nonprofit or Public Agency Conservation Award, and the Business Conservation Award. The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2010.
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The American Geological Institute is sponsoring three contests for Earth Science Week 2010. The theme of the photography contest, open to all ages, is "We Depend on Energy." The visual arts contest theme is "Energy on Earth;" open to grades K-5. Students in grades 6-9 are eligible to enter the essay contest: "How Energy Powers the Planet." All entries are due October 15, 2010.
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Students in grades 4-8 are eligible for this entertaining and challenging test of geographic knowledge. Registration is open until October 15, 2010.
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November 2010
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The Angela Award from the National Science Teachers Association honors one female student in grades 5–8, who is involved in or has a strong connection to science. The awardee will receive a $1,000 US EE Savings Bond or Canadian Savings Bond purchased for the equivalent issue price. Apply by November 30, 2010.
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March 2011
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This challenge gives students the opportunity, tools and inspiration to become agents of change. High school student teams from across the country are challenged to create sustainable, energy-related environmental improvements that can be replicated by or impact others beyond their local community. Top prizes include thousands of dollars in scholarship money and more! The challenge opens August 17, 2010 and runs through March 15, 2011.
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Ongoing
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Children age 13 and under are invited to enter the Ranger Rick Photo Contest. Each winning entry will be featured in the Ranger Rick magazine and on Ranger Rick’s website. Winners will also receive a Certificate of Recognition and five copies of the Ranger Rick magazine featuring their entries. The contest is held three times per year.
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Envirothon is a national competition for high school students which challenges their knowledge of five subjects: wildlife, water quality, forestry,
soils and a current environmental topic which changes each year.
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The John Muir Youth Award aims to encourage young people to get involved in conservation and the protection of wilderness and biological diversity. This award is NOT a competition. If your students complete the project according to the five criteria, they will receive a certificate for their achievements.
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Do you know a kid who is giving back to his or her community in a way that makes the environment better for the future? Nominate that girl or boy today to join Radio Disney's Team Green.
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The program encourages middle and high school students in accredited public and private schools across the United States to develop and implement environmental programs that positively impact their communities. Teams are invited to participate in three initial challenges, each addressing a different environmental element — land, water, and air/climate. Teams are invited to participate in as many of the challenges as they choose. Submission dates differ for each challenge.
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The Charles Edison Fund provides free units (for grades 4-8) on various experiments conducted by Thomas Edison and other scientists. The Fund also sponsors an awards program to help stimulate student interest in science. All participating students receive an engraved certificate. The top winner, as chosen by the teacher, receives an Edison sunburst light bulb t-shirt, matching baseball cap, and signed certificate of award.
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