2011-2012 Science Education Advocate Award Recipients
The 2011-2012 Science Education Advocate Award, the sixth year of the program, was given to three individuals and two organizations. This award recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations, and/or project teams who have exhibited exceptional support and advocacy for science education in the State of Washington.
In addition to receiving recognition at statewide and local events, these five awardees were given $5,000 each to be awarded to the not-for-profit public education entity of their choice for use in its efforts on behalf of science education. The monetary reward as well as funding for the awards process was generously supplied by the Boeing Company.
The five awardees are listed below along with the recipients of their $5,000 donation.
An awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Registration details can be viewed here.
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Click on each recipient's name or photo to read about the awardee's vision for science education in Washington State and their science advocacy efforts. |
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Senator Maria Cantwell |
Kelly Edwards |
Mike Town |
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Senator Maria Cantwell has chosen to decline the $5,000 donation. |
Kelly Edwards' $5,000 donation will be awarded to: Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) |
Mike Town's $5,000 donation will be awarded to: Lake Washington School District. |
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Delta High School |
North Olympic Library System |
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Delta High School's $5,000 donation will be awarded to: Washington State STEM Education Foundation. |
North Olympic Library System's $5,000 donation will be awarded to: North Olympic Library Foundation. |
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