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NWP Apprentice Ecologist Awards: 2009

 

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).

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 2009 conducted in the United States and internationally. We received 175 project essays in 2009. 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. The winning author 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 2009.

 

Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia

NWP award-winning essay authored by Abraham.
 

Rio Rico, Arizona, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Victoria.
 

Apalachicola Basin, Georgia, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Doreen.

 

Woodbridge, Connecticut, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by David.
2009 2nd Runner-Up: Scholarship Award ($100)
 

Sugar Land and Missouri City, Texas, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Zachary.
2009 Honorable Mention
 

Jesuit High School, Portland, Oregon, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Manali.
2009 Winner: Scholarship Award ($500)
 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Suzanne.
 

Fercliff Hill, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Danielle.
 

Mahwah, New Jersey, USA

NWP award-winning essay authored by Eric.
2009 Honorable Mention
 

Schools and Grocery Store, Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

NWP award-winning essay authored by Frances.
2009 1st Runner-Up: Scholarship Award ($250)