Terry Husseman
Sustainable School Awards

What are the school awards?

The Terry Husseman Sustainable School Awards promote sustainability and reward school efforts to reduce waste and increase environmental curricula. The Department of Ecology wants to encourage schools to be role models in environmental stewardship for students and community members.

All Washington State public or private primary and secondary schools are invited to participate in the competition. If your school has been participating in resource conservation and sustainability, or is interested in participating then it could be eligible for an award from Ecology.

Key Dates for the 2009-2010 Awards Cycle

Based on available funding, the tentative schedule for the upcoming awards cycle is:

January 2010 - Application period opens
February 2010 - Applications deadline
April 2010 - Participants notified of awards
May 2010 - Awards distributed

For more information on the awards program, criteria, or ideas to foster sustainability in your school, contact our Awards Coordinator, Michelle Payne, mdav461@ecy.wa.gov or (360) 407-6129. The Awards Coordinator is available to help guide you through the application process, to provide you with local resources, and to answer any questions you may have about the awards program.

Instructions and Application Forms

Recycling, Reuse, and Waste Reduction Opportunities

Other award/grant programs

Grants for Environmental Education in the Northwest: The region 10 EPA has a great compilation of "Grants for Environmental Education in the NW". This resource is wonderful because it has a compilation of 90+ granters and lets you know what they do and do not cover. For a copy of it contact the local EPA office at (206) 553-4973 or 1-800-424-4EPA.

Other Web Sites

Great Web Sites for Students