{"id":1504,"date":"2026-03-26T16:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/wisconsin-center-for-environmental-education\/?page_id=1504"},"modified":"2026-05-20T22:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:41:11","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-center-for-environmental-education\/leaf\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"School Forest Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Nominations are currently closed and will reopen in Fall 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each year, LEAF recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to school forest programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These awards recognize individuals and organizations that have provided leadership and made significant contributions over a period of years to a local school forest registered through Wisconsin’s School Forest Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees chosen to receive a School Forest Award will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the LEAF School Forest website, and formal recognition within the honoree\u2019s local school district or community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nomination Catergories<\/summary>
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Note: Nominees in any category may be individuals or organizations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educator <\/strong>(teacher\/support staff, teacher aide)
Do you know an outstanding teacher or group of teachers in your district who have worked above and beyond to make the school forest an exceptional learning environment for the students?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student <\/strong>(any grade level)
Has a student or group of students done outstanding work at your school forest to further the environmental education programming or sustainable forest management within your district?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Administrator <\/strong>(superintendent, principal, curriculum director, any school administration official, etc.)
Is your school administrator or administrative team incredibly supportive of the work being done at your school forest? Does your administrator encourage and champion the forest\u2019s use for student learning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resource Professional <\/strong>(foresters, educational or environmental organization, park or agency staff, natural resource manager, Extension agent, etc.)
Are you fortunate to have a resource professional or group who is available to help answer questions, provide guidance, or help sustainably manage your school forest property?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Member <\/strong>(Citizens, volunteers, community organizations, etc.)
Would your school forest program be a wonderful resource for your school without the help of a local community member or community organization?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Nomination Requirements<\/summary>
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Provide the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n