2019 Green Difference Awards

Congratulations to our 2019 Green Difference Awards Winners & National Green Schools Society Students!

Please join us for a special ceremony at the MA State House honoring those who have made The Green Difference this past year.

Date: Friday, May 10, 2019

Time: 10 am – Noon* (Please allow time to pass through airport-like State House security)

Location: Massachusetts State House [Boston, MA]- Great Hall, 2nd Floor

Featuring:

- Karen Anderson, award-winning journalist & member of WCVB 5 Investigates, as Ceremony Emcee

- Keynote address by Linda Booker

Documentary Director and Producer of two award-winning films in addition to producing video content for non-profits and environmental programs. STRAWS is an educational and inspiring 30-minute documentary film that highlights the devastating levels of straws and other plastic pollution in our waterways and oceans and provides accessible solutions for students and families.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-booker-a959859/
https://mailchi.mp/aecb777191a5/strawschrisfiggener

- Remarks by Madhvi Chittoor, Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassador and founder of Madhvi 4 Eco Ethics

- Eco Fashion Show by Quincy High School - Fashion Technology

...And more to be announced!

Please also save the date for a reception with Project Green Schools' Board, Staff and Honorees on May 9th, the evening prior to the awards ceremony. Parents, teachers and families are invited to join us. (Additional information to come).

ANNOUNCING OUR HONOREES:

Congratulations to the 2019 Green Difference Awards Honorees:

Green and Healthy Schools

• DCPS Stockton ES Green Team, Florida Stockton Elementary
• Green and Healthy Lifestyle through Green Education, NPS International School Guwahati
• GreenFutures Sustainability Program, The School District of Philadelphia
• Making A Difference with Plants, Catherine Staid and Eliza Woodward Manchester-Essex High School Green Team
• Mission Green Mumbai, Subhajit Mukherjee
• Support Greeny and Happy, Healthy Forever, PSGR Krishnammal Nursery and Primary School

Green Living and Consumerism

• Justin Sather, www.ForTheLoveOfFrogs.com
• Congressional School's Globally-Wise Reusable Bag & Single Use Plastics Reduction Campaign, Congressional School

Food and Agriculture

• Braiding the Sacred Community Gardening, Saponi Stickball
• Youth Villages AmeriCorps Outdoor Kitchen, Youth Villages-Inner Harbour Campus

STEM and the Future of Sustainability

• Fish in the Classroom, William D'Abate Elementary School
• Broward County Sistrunk Bioswale Demonstration Project, Broward County Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division

Outdoor Learning and Exploration

• Gardening project and introduction of NGSS in the Farmingdale community, Farmingdale High School
• WISE Garden (Wildcats Initiative for a Sustainable Environment), Twin Lakes Academy Elem Green Team
• William Kenney & Josef Vytopil, Manchester-Essex High School Green Team

Waste Management

• Reseller Website on FaceBook and Storage Hauling, Angel's Gate High School LAUSD

Energy

• How Low Can You Go Challenge (Energy/Water), Driftwood Middle School Academy of Health and Wellness

Land, Air Natural World

• Jennifer Cheng, San Pedro High School LAUSD

Lifetime Achievement Award for a hero who has dedicated his or her life to Green Education

• Denise Scribner
• John Kakandelwa
• Korry VanWagoner DCPS Green Champions Teacher Liaison

Honorable Mentions:

• Captain Samuel Brown Elementary School
• DCPS Palm Avenue ESC Green Team
• Jesse Fitzelle-Jones, Compass School
• Kyle Khani, Manchester-Essex High School Green Team
• National Green Schools Chapter, Compass Farm Camp
• Outdoor Learning Exploration and Research, Bolinas-Stinson School
• Seed to Table Program, MUSE School

Green Difference Maker Scholarship sponsored by Project Green Schools & National Grid - $2,500

• Athena Vieira, The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center

The Green Difference Maker Scholarship is given to a graduating senior who is pursuing higher education in an energy-related field and has demonstrated exceptional leadership on behalf of Project Green Schools. This scholarship honors impactful environmental leadership that takes place beyond the walls of a traditional school and out in our communities. This change maker has made a real difference in the lives of many, and we anticipate great things to come in this young person’s future!

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The closest parking option is the Boston Common Parking Garage located across from the State House at:

0 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information: http://bostoncommongarage.com/

What is appropriate attire for the event?

Business attire recommended.