Tuesday, March 24, 2009

PAEE Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management

The PA Association of Environmental Educators presented awards and special recognition to the following individuals and programs for their outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education--
Outstanding Contribution - Integrated Pest Management Program: The Southeast PA Area Health Education Center, Woman's Health and Environmental Network, and PA Integrated Pest Management Program for their partner program "Minimizing the Risk from Environmental Toxins at Child Care Centers Through Education," which reaches over 200 childcare centers in the Philadelphia area. Susan Digiorgio-Poll accepted the award presented by Debra Buckman.
Other awards presented--
Keystone Award - Dede Long, Briar Bush Nature Center
Outstanding Educator - Steve Wasiesky, Asbury Woods Nature Center
Outstanding Environmental Program - Asbury Woods Nature Center
Government Partner - Sarah Hopkins, DCNR Bureau of State Parks
Business Partner - Crisci Associates - PA Environment Digest
Program Endorsement - Outdoor Adventures
Special Recognition - Ruth Roperti, President PAEE