NAEP 2025 Annual Conference & Training Symposium

NAEP 2025 Award Winners

Zirzow Student Award

The Zirzow Award was established in honor of Charles F. Zirzow, one of the founding members of NAEP, who passed away in 1997. He strongly believed that environmental education was a continuing and lifetime process.

Rachel Bares
College of Charleston

Jim Roberts Scholarship Recipient

This scholarship was created in 2008 to memorialize Jim Roberts contributions to NAEP and the environmental profession in general.

Fellows Award

We’re thrilled to welcome Marie Campbell, President of Sapphos Environmental, Inc., as the newest NAEP Fellows Member! Marie’s exceptional dedication and service to both NAEP and the broader environmental community have made a lasting impact. Congratulations, Marie, and thank you for your continued leadership!

Marie Campbell
Sapphos Environmental

Environmental Excellence Awards

Each year, NAEP seeks nominations for our annual National Environmental Excellence Awards. Applicants who are eligible to win represent a national or major achievement involving national organizations, Federal, State, tribal, or local agencies or companies; achieve a national or international contribution to the environment with verifiable results and evidence, and achieve innovation in compliance methodology and/or integration of decision-making with environmental regulatory processes.

2025 Categories & Winners

Public Involvement and Education Award

Winner: Erin Jordan, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

For: AZ Community Science Alliance

Best Available or Innovative Technology Award

Winner: Paula Sylvia, Port of San Diego

For: Interlocking Tide Pool Armor (COASTALOCK™) by ECOncrete at the Port of San Diego

Environmental Management, Stewardship, Conservation and/or Protection Award

Winner: Joseph Moore, HDR

For: Omaha RiverFront Revitalization

NEPA and/or Planning Integration Award

Winner: Meredith Linhoff, AECOM

For: Resource Management Plan Amendment for Big Game Habitat in Colorado