2025 Environmental Awards
Environmental Awards for Student, Volunteer, Teacher, Business, Government Agency
The deadline for the award nomination form has been extended, it is now March 27, 2025.
In 250 words or less explain why the nominee deserves this award: explain accomplishments or activities, impact on the environment/community, etc.
Send to contest@cincinnatiearthday.org
Do you know anyone whose efforts on behalf of the environment have made Greater Cincinnati a better place to live?
Well, the Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition (GCEC) is looking for nominations in the following categories:
• Volunteer - Nominee must be nominated for work done as a citizen/volunteer, not paid by a Business or Agency.
• Business/Organization - Nominee work must be for a business as an employee or consultant.
• Student - Nominee must be enrolled in K-12th grade or college. Work must be performed as student; clubs are acceptable.
• Government - Nominee must work for a government agency.
• Teacher - Nominee must be a teacher for K-12th grade, college, or day care. Home School is allowed.
2024 Environmental Award Winners
Business Honoree, Non-Profit - Chris Smyth, Common Orchard Project
Business Honoree, For-Profit - Mendel Rosenberg, GearSupply
Student Honoree - Audrey Symon, Walnut Hill High School
Educational Honoree - Justine Cefalu, Cincinnati Classical Academy
Educational Honoree - Anna-Kate Reagan, Cincinnati Classical Academy
Volunteer Honoree - Susan Bilz, Price Hill Safety Community Action Team, Summer Youth Work Program
Volunteer Honoree - Linda Ackerman, Price Hill Safety Community Action Team, Summer Youth Work Program
Government Agency Honoree - Tanner Yess, Groundwork Ohio River Valley
2023 Environmental Award Winners
Business Honoree - Jack Bendamore, Jung King
Student Honoree - Caden Elrod, Walnut Hills High School
Educational Honoree - Jocelyn Welch, Mercy Montessori
Volunteer Honoree - Gary Heaton, Drive Electric Ohio
Government Agency Honoree - Jane Ice, Environmental Protection Agency
2022 Environmental Award Winners
Business Honoree - Taft Law
Student Honoree - Amanda Hanger
Educational Honoree - Susan M Pinney, PhD, FACE
Volunteer Honoree - Jeanne Nightengale
Government Agency Honoree - The Cincinnati Climate, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
2019 Environmental Award Winners
Business Honoree - Contemporary Arts Center
Student Honoree - Lynn Lorio
Educational Honoree - Colleen McSwiggin
Volunteer Honoree - Heather Sturgill
Government Agency Honoree - Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District
2018 Environmental Award Winners
Business Honoree - L'Oréal USA
Student Honoree - Taylor Hicks
Educational Honoree - Stephanie Carter
Volunteer Honoree - Bradley Cooper
Government Agency Honoree - Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District
2017 Environmental Award Winners
Business Honoree - Aberlin Springs
Student Honoree - Sophia Dovenbarger
Educational Honoree - Kylie Johnson, Green Learning Station Coordinator
Volunteer Honoree - Jennifer Ballard
Government Agency Honoree - Blue Ash Summit Park
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