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Awards & Competitions  

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD WINNERS
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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 and send to:

GEOEC President
President@geoec.org

Nomination Form for the 2021 Awards
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2020 AWARD WINNERS:

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Nominations for the 2021 GEOEC Awards opened September 2020 and closes May 10th, 2021. Award Recipients will be recognized October 2021.
Do you have someone that you would like to nominate?  Follow the link below to recognize someone you know 
2020 - 2021 GEOEC  geoec_award_nomination_form.docx- nomination deadline May 10th, 2021

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.
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2020 - 2021 GEOEC  geoec_award_nomination_form.docx- nomination deadline May 10th, 2021

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
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Polly Knowlton Cockett
Parks Canada Palisades
Stewardship Education Centre
​Paul Bohnert
Jere Geiger
​Kathy Satterfield
2010
Noel Jantzie
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​High Park School, Stony Plains
2009
​Sharon Vogrinetz
Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC)
​Cayley School
2008
Peter Lenton
​Suzanna Wong
​Karen Whitehead
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2007
Carey Booth
Calgary Board of Education Off-Site Activities
Ron Berezan
2006
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2005
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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
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Sharon Vogrinetz
Value
2002
​Gareth Thomson
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​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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