We are so proud to receive two awards in the latest Environmental Education NSW annual awards. Our Resources Manager, Abbie Mitchell, took our Environmental Educator of the Year. JGIA was Highly Commended in the Sustainable Business category for its work delivering ReWild Your School into primary schools across Australia. #environmentaleducation #sustainability #teachers #STEMeducation #nature #biodiversity #conservation #janegoodall #janegoodallinstitute #australia
**Excellence in Environmental Education** We were thrilled to see so many passionate educators and organizations at the **2024 EENSW Environmental Education Awards** presented by the Australian Association for Environmental Education NSW. These awards shine a light on the excellent work of environmental educators across NSW. Some of the highlights: **NSW Environmental Educator of the Year** - Winner: Abbie Mitchell, The Jane Goodall Institute Australia - Highly Commended: Beth Riolo, Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong **NSW Emerging Leader in Environmental Education** - Winner: Yasmin Andrews, Reverse Garbage Cooperative Ltd - Highly Commended: Amy Naicker, Sydney Zoo **Sustainable Schools NSW School of the Year** - Winner: Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education - Highly Commended: Ascham School, Fisher Road School **Sustainable Schools NSW Teacher of the Year** - Winner: Shane Roberts, Belltrees Public School - Highly Commended: Rebecca Daniell, CUDGEGONG VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL Each of these individuals, schools, and organizations are a great reminder that we can all make a difference in our own lives and communities. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.