Awards
Every other year, the Carroll County Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) awards recognition to individuals or groups for their actions demonstrating environmental stewardship. The goal of the Environmental Action Awards program is to foster community environmental stewardship through leadership and action by encouraging and recognizing community members and groups who voluntarily initiate projects, actions, and leadership to improve the environment and/or facilitate the sustainability of natural resources.
Awards are presented to individuals and groups chosen from nominees submitted for consideration by their peers, although self-nominations are accepted. Awards are granted for endeavors and projects that result in a positive benefit to the environment and have the potential for long-term community environmental benefit in each of three categories: Educational Outreach, Positive Practices, and Student Engagement.
Nominations
Review the Nomination Guidelines & Eligibility Criteria for more information on who is eligible, the three award categories and types of projects that fit each, submission requirements, and other information related to submitting a nomination. Nominations open on June 1, 2025. Completed nomination forms, narrative description, and supporting materials must be submitted by the close of business on September 22, 2025. Submission packets will be accepted by email at EAC@carrollcountymd.gov or mailed to Environmental Action Awards, Attn: Environmental Advisory Council, 225 North Center Street, Suite 209, Westminster, MD 21157. All required materials must be submitted by the deadline and conform to the submission requirements in the Nomination Guidelines. See Documents & Links for 2025 Awards below to download the Nomination Form and/or Nomination Guidelines & Eligibility Criteria. Nominations are due by September 22, 2025.
Award Winners
Winners will be announced by September 30, 2025. Presentation of awards will occur at the 2025 Carroll EnviroFest, scheduled for October 25, 2025, at the Robert Moton Center in Westminster.
The Student Engagement winner will be awarded a $1,000 student scholarship donated by Spot-On Engineering Solutions, Inc. The winners of each category will each receive a gift basket from Sun Nurseries in Woodbine valued at $350, a gift basket valued at $50 from JeannieBird Baking Company in Westminster, and a gift from Local Homestead Products in New Windsor. The Educational Outreach winner will also receive a book from Rudolph Books in Westminster.
Thank you to our awards sponsors!
- JeannieBird Baking Company
- Local Homestead Products
- Rudolph Girls Books
- Spot-On Engineering Solutions, Inc.
- Sun Nurseries, Inc.
Documents & Links for 2025 Awards
Prior Awards Cycles