Meridian School Environmental Leadership Award

Guidelines for nominations


	Houghton Valley School Pupils working on their compost bin

This award is open to people working within schools in the Wellington region leading a school project or initiative that improves or protects the local environment.

Nominees may include teachers, students, parents, board members, volunteers or staff members of any primary, intermediate and secondary school. A successful candidate will be leading a project that includes students as active participants.

Any person, school, group, or organisation (except Greater Wellington employees) can nominate a candidate for this award.

Applications and judging

Applications open in June and close in September each year. For more information download the Meridian School Environmental Leadership Award application form. Email completed application forms along with any photos to awards@gw.govt.nz.

The award will be judged by a panel including a Greater Wellington Councillor, a teacher from Greater Wellington and an external expert.

Criteria

Key factors considered by the judges are:

Leadership in facilitating or supporting environmental education for sustainability
The level of student ownership, leadership and involvement
Wider school/community involvement
Environmental outcomes
Student educational outcomes
Motivating and inspiring others to lead
Long-term sustainability

Awards presentation

The award is presented at a function hosted by Greater Wellington in early December. The winner will receive a certificate and $500, which should be spent on a relevant training or networking opportunity, professional development, membership of an appropriate organisation, or a learning experience. Merit awards may also made for suitable candidates.