Charles F. Zirzow Memorial Student Award

About Charles F. Zirzow Memorial Student Award

The Zirzow Student Award is presented in honor of Charles F. Zirzow, one of the founding members of the NAEP, who passed away in 1997.  Navy Commander Zirzow was the Director of the U.S. Navy’s Natural Resources Management Branch when it was created and saw it through its development years.  Among his many accomplishments to the NAEP was the development of the Environmental Professional Certification Program, which was to become The Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP), built on the premise that environmental education and career development is a continuing and lifelong process.  The Zirzow Student Award was established in 2001 and is presented to a college student or recent graduate, who has been recognized by their department for their academic achievement.

The awardee will receive: 

• Complimentary one-year NAEP Student Membership
• Complimentary conference registration to accept the award
• A cash award of $1,000.00
• A congratulatory plaque
• Recognition on the NAEP website 

Past Recipients