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Chesapeake Bay Trust Accepting Applications for Annual Awards

Program designed to recognize accomplishments of educators, students and others working to advance education while protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay.

is once again on the search for people who work to protect and restore the bay.

The annual awards program is designed to recognize "outstanding accomplishments by educators, students and individuals who work to advance education while protecting and restoring our great Chesapeake Bay," according to a release.

The awards include:

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Teacher of the Year Award: Given annually to a teacher who motivates and inspires students by promoting environmental awareness and stewardship. The winning applicant will receive a $2,500 award toward funding trust-approved environmental field trips and/or outdoor education work at their school or organization.

Student of the Year Scholarship: Provides a $5,000 scholarship to a Maryland high school or college student who has shown an outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, Chesapeake Bay restoration and community involvement.

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Honorable Arthur Dorman Scholarship: Provides a $5,000 scholarship to a Maryland high school or college student who demonstrates a commitment to improving the health of the environment and the Chesapeake Bay and who, as a student of color, exhibits exemplary leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion in his/her school and broader community.

Ellen Fraites Wagner Award: This award is for an outstanding Bay Steward of the Year, and recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional commitment to the Chesapeake Bay and leadership within the bay community. 

Melanie Teems Award: This award recognizes an exemplary project or program funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust that engages Maryland students or citizens in Bay education or restoration work.

All applications must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 16 to be considered and must be completed online at www.cbtrust.org.

For more information on qualifications, applications and each award, visit www.cbtrust.org. You also can contact Molly Alton Mullins at 410-974-2941, ext. 107 or mmullins@cbtrust.org.

All award winners will be announced during the trust’s Legislative Reception and Awards Program in January 2012.

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