Student Awards

"Green Me!" Spirit Award

These awards are given to faculty, staff, or student leaders who have shown exceptional effort through project or event leadership their dedication to educating the campus on sustainability.

Who can be nominated for a Green Me! Spirit Award?

Participants in planning events such as Earth Week, Fall for the Book, Green Rush, and student event faculty and staff advisors are eligible for this award.

How often will this award be given, and to how many people?

The award will be given to 10 people per year (faculty, staff, or student). The award will be given out on a rolling basis by the Sustainability Office.

Who can nominate someone for a Green Me! Spirit Award?

Recipients can be nominated by anyone on campus (faculty, administration, or students).

What is the value of the award?

These awards will be worth approximately $30 each, and will consist of a variety of “green” products, depending on availability. The award would generally consist of a sustainability tee shirt, a refillable mug and/or canteen, a reusable shopping bag, and a subscription to Coop America and/or other green publications. The bag would also include educational literature about sustainability.

Who will be choosing the winners?

The Sustainability Council will make the final consensus determination of the winners based on group discussion.