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NWP Apprentice Ecologist Awards: 2011

 

All of the national and international Nicodemus Wilderness Project (NWP) youth volunteers who conducted an environmental cleanup or conservation project this year as part of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™, can be found by visiting our Global Registry of Apprentice Ecologists. These youth volunteers, including those who are at-risk and disadvantaged, have helped rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities. Their work has improved local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action. We thank every youth volunteer that participated this year; they have made the world a better place!!! View past Apprentice Ecologist Award Winners (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).

A judging committee of Nicodemus Wilderness Project board members, volunteers, and past Apprentice Ecologist award winners have voted for the top 10 Apprentice Ecologist projects of 2011 conducted in the United States and internationally. We received 138 project essays in 2011. These winning authors embodied the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ by demonstrating personal leadership, initiative, and environmental stewardship in their projects. The award for each author (project leader) of a selected project included a Nicodemus Wilderness Project 100% certified organic cotton tote bag, individual recognition on this web page, and group recognition in a special edition of our eNewsletter. The author of the top rated project essay received a $500 scholarship award from the Nicodemus Wilderness Project. The authors of the second and third rated project essays received a $250 and $100 scholarship award, respectively. All scholarship award winners also received a personalized crystal award courtesy of Crown Awards & Trophies. The following award-winning authors appear in chronological order of project essay completion date during 2011.

 

Elk Grove, California, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Gurgagn.
 

St. Charles North High School, St. Charles, Illinois, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Jessie.
2011 Winner: Scholarship Award ($500)
 

Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills, California, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Elizabeth.
2011 1st Runner-Up: Scholarship Award ($250)

 

Frankfort High School, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Jeri.
2011 Honorable Mention
 

Da Vinci High School, Davis, California, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Chloe.
 

Clarke County School District, Athens, Georgia, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Andrew.
2011 2nd Runner-Up: Scholarship Award ($100)
 

Sussex County, Delaware, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Alexa.
2011 Honorable Mention
 

Haw River, Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Briana.
 

Hendry's Beach and Stern's Wharf, Santa Barbara, California, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Gina.
 

Ormond Beach, Oxnard, California, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Ana.