2026 Conservation Education Teacher of the Year Award

2026 Conservation Education Teacher of the Year Award

Durham County Soil and Water Conservation District
Eligibility:
• Educators must be teaching full time in the classroom and be personally responsible for utilizing a conservation education program.
• Shown concern, scope, and originality by integrating environmental education into his/her curriculum
• Provide a positive environmental role model
• Team teachers are eligible, but awards will be made to the designated team leader.

To apply:
Please fill out an entry form by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026.

For questions, please call or email: 919-560-0558 or lmarochak@dconc.gov
Elementary (K-5)Secondary (6-12)
Name of Teacher*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
School*
Department*
Grade level(s) taught*
Number of students in your program*
Please list the subject that you teach*
Nominated by (leave blank if nominating yourself)

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Describe your program for involving students in the enrichment of natural resources.*
List and briefly describe the areas of study incorporated in your conservation education program*
List any program assistance received from community organizations or resource specialists from local, state, or federal agencies or organizations. *
Explain how the program is being extended to other grades, other areas, and to people in the community. *
Document how your students have applied their knowledge of natural resource conservation outside of your class to individuals, groups, schools, and community projects.*
Please submit 5-10 photos.

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