President Austin welcomes the awards recipients and finalists during an Earth Day breakfast banquet in their honor. |
The Environmental Leadership Awards (ELA) were created as a way to honor those individuals that have truly exceeded in their efforts to contribute to environmental awareness and promote progress in our 'green' efforts. These individuals have worked with other groups to make real, immediate improvements not only within our campus community, but in our global impacts overall.
Nominations may be submitted from faculty, staff, and students throughout the University. A winner is selected for each of the major categories; Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, University Faculty/Administrator, and Staff. There are also ELA awards given to UConn-Affiliated Groups (e.g., Clubs, Organizations, Centers or Institutes), Alumni, and Special Recognition/External groups and individuals who have made significant contributions in executing major projects and initiatives for the University of Connecticut.
“In departments throughout the University, from the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources to Engineering and Liberal Arts, we are developing
conscientious thinkers and citizens
by modeling the behavior that we teach our students to
follow… It is the cumulative effect of seemingly minor
events that will change the world.
It is through innovative examples and teamwork that UConn can be a steward
of the Earth’s future.”
-- Former University of Connecticut President, Philip Austin
(Click here to view the President's complete opening remarks
from the 2005 Awards Ceremony.)
