CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD WINNERS
The Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education Council of the ATA honours those people who have contributed to global, environmental and outdoor education.
As a member of the council you have the opportunity to nominate a deserving person for recognition.
If you would like to nominate someone please complete the form below
by May 10th, 2022 & send to:
GEOEC President
President@geoec.org
As a member of the council you have the opportunity to nominate a deserving person for recognition.
If you would like to nominate someone please complete the form below
by May 10th, 2022 & send to:
GEOEC President
President@geoec.org
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2021 AWARD WINNERS
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Nominations for the 2021-2022 GEOEC Awards opened June 2021 and closes May 10th, 2022. Award Recipients will be recognized at a PD Event next year.
Do you have someone that you would like to nominate? Follow the link below to recognize someone you know
2021 - 2021 GEOEC geoec_award_nomination_form.docx- nomination deadline May 10th, 2022
Award Categories:
Appreciation of Service Award
The Appreciation of Service Award is presented to member or nonmember individuals & organizations in acknowledgement of service contributing to the professional growth of GEOEC members. This professional development being offered can included but not limited to:
Award of Merit
The Award of Merit is presented to member or nonmember individuals and organizations in recognition of exemplary teaching, leadership or service in the field of Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education. Considerations can include:
Distinguished Fellow Award
The Distinguished Fellow Award is presented to a member or nonmember, in acknowledgement of outstanding achievement and distinguished service in the field of global, environmental and outdoor education. Considerations include:
GEOEC Executive Service Awards
For two, five and ten years of service to the Executive of the Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education Council and to teacher professional development in Alberta.
Do you have someone that you would like to nominate? Follow the link below to recognize someone you know
2021 - 2021 GEOEC geoec_award_nomination_form.docx- nomination deadline May 10th, 2022
Award Categories:
Appreciation of Service Award
The Appreciation of Service Award is presented to member or nonmember individuals & organizations in acknowledgement of service contributing to the professional growth of GEOEC members. This professional development being offered can included but not limited to:
- Event hosts
- Materials/resources
- Sponsors
- Affiliate organizations and departments that have been of significant benefit to the Council.
Award of Merit
The Award of Merit is presented to member or nonmember individuals and organizations in recognition of exemplary teaching, leadership or service in the field of Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education. Considerations can include:
- Teaching
- Leadership or service representing a significant commitment of effort and time
- Effective influence on the development of Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education in a region, province or nation
- Contribution to the awareness and understanding of an environmental ethic
- Extension of teaching practice, research, legislation or funding in Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education.
Distinguished Fellow Award
The Distinguished Fellow Award is presented to a member or nonmember, in acknowledgement of outstanding achievement and distinguished service in the field of global, environmental and outdoor education. Considerations include:
- Years of service
- Significance of Achievements
- Effect of leadership
- Commitment to the Council’s development and operation
GEOEC Executive Service Awards
For two, five and ten years of service to the Executive of the Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education Council and to teacher professional development in Alberta.
2020 - 2021 GEOEC geoec_award_nomination_form.docx- nomination deadline May 10th, 2021
2020 AWARD WINNERS:
GEOEC PAST AWARD WINNERS
YEAR |
DISTINGUISHED FELLOW |
APPRECIATION OF SERVICE |
AWARD OF MERIT |
2016 - 2018 |
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2015 |
Rita Poruchny |
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2014 |
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CGCER Tyler Dixon |
2013 |
Michael Mappins |
Lara Fenton |
Calgary Mayor's Environment Expo Canadian Geographic Energy Diet |
2012 |
- |
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2011 |
- |
Polly Knowlton Cockett Parks Canada Palisades Stewardship Education Centre |
Paul Bohnert Jere Geiger Kathy Satterfield |
2010 |
Noel Jantzie |
- |
High Park School, Stony Plains |
2009 |
Sharon Vogrinetz |
Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) |
Cayley School |
2008 |
Peter Lenton Suzanna Wong |
Karen Whitehead |
- |
2007 |
Carey Booth |
Calgary Board of Education Off-Site Activities |
Ron Berezan |
2006 |
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2005 |
- |
Jane Rekstan The Calgary Zoo River Valley Programs -Edmonton |
Mary Harding |
2004 |
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Vicki Ziegler Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society Evergreen Theatre |
Glyn Hughes Scott Millar Sara Coumantaraskis |
2003 |
- |
Sharon Vogrinetz |
Value |
2002 |
Gareth Thomson |
- |
Ken Kure |
2001 |
Ian Waugh |
Open Minds Program Alberta Learning Network |
Pat Worthington Suzanna Wong |
2000 |
Earl Choldin |
Encompass Magazine |
Ben Gadd Earl Cholden Bert East |
1999 |
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Green Teacher Magazine |
1998 |
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Rita Poruchny |
Gareth Thomson |
1997 |
Jeff Reading |
Pat Worthington |
Alberta Eco Trust Peter Lenton |
1996 |
George Taven |
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Bev Yee |
1995 |
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Jim Butler |
Cal & Katherine Kullman George Millar |
1994 |
Colin Lumby |
Doris & Eric Hopkins |
Linda Hart |
1993 |
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Linda Hart Keith Harrison |
Ray Cromie |
1992 |
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Friends of Environmental Education Society of Alberta (FEESA) |
Dan Tarney Deb Brandell |
1991 |
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Society of Education Resource Groups |
Bill March George Taven Ian Waugh- |
1990 |
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University of Calgary Kananaskis Centre for Environmental Research |
Dennis Gogal Katherine Zimmerman |
1989 |
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Kiwanis Club of Calgary |
Jeff Reading |
1988 |
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Fish Creek Provincial Park Shannon Terrace Education Centre Ed Henderson Bob Mitchell |
John Kinnaird Ken Yuha Rick Mrazek |
1987 |
Nestor Kelba |
Kananaskis Country Enviro Ed Brand Rocky Mountain YMCA Yamnuska Centre Outdoor Schools |
Rob Osberg Calgary Board of Education Joanne Barwise Lloyd Pearce |
1986 |
Jim Martin |
Society, Environment & Energy Development Studies Foundation (SEEDS) Devonian Botanic Gardens |
Carl Ellingson Eric Mokash Ron Sweet Phil Schummacher |
1985 |
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Alberta Environment- Education Brand Goldeye Centre |
George Shaw Reg Houghton |
1984 |
Bernie Galbraith |
Cam Finlay Alberta Parks & Recreation Ron Erickson |
Sally Banks Dick Staples |
1983 |
Hugh Philips |
Lloyd Flaig Bod Townsend |
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1982 |
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Anne Isaacs Hank & Frances Roessingh Lois Fenna |
Greg & Lady Stevens Burt Demeriez |
1981 |
Donna Barge |
Jean Funk Susie Washington Jim Weaver Ross Wright County of St. Paul |
Bert Lougheed Jim Martin Irl Miller Dan Stoler |
1980 |
Brad Blocksidge Dr. Les Tolman |
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