Environmental Education Awards
We offer several opportunities to recognize outstanding service and potential in the field of environmental education. See descriptions for requirements, nomination procedures and deadlines. For any questions about these awards, contact us.
The Betty Abbott Excellence in Teaching Award
Presented annually, ASWP's Betty Abbott Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes a classroom teacher in southwestern Pennsylvania who inspires students to become responsible stewards of the natural world through environmental education. Nominations are accepted throughout the year, and the award is presented at ASWP's annual banquet held in May. One-page nominations should be sent to Betty Abbott Award Nominations, Audubon Society of Western PA, 614 Dorseyville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238 or submitted electronically (subject heading: Betty Abbott Award Nomination)
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
ASWP awards $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from our service area of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Students who are applying to two or four-year colleges to further their studies in an environmentally-related field are eligible to apply. All applications must be post-marked on or before March 31. Scholarships are presented at ASWP's annual banquet held in May. Applications are available beginning in January from this website or through your school's guidance office. The 2009 Application form may be downloaded here. (55K PDF)