Sustainable Earth Launches Educator Award Program

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The Sustainable Earth Educators Awards (SEEAs), a joint initiative by Arizona State University and Wells Fargo, has launched to recognize US educators advancing sustainable education. The program will distribute $20,000 in prize money, awarding individual amounts of up to $500. Nominations are open until July 20, 2022, for educators implementing sustainability in their curricula across various subjects. The initiative aims to highlight and inspire sustainable teaching practices.

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• Launch of the Sustainable Earth Educators Awards promotes sustainability education.
• Total prize money of $20,000 to incentivize educators, enhancing brand visibility.
• Nomination period encourages widespread participation, building community engagement.

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• No direct financial impact on Wells Fargo's core operations or stock performance.
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The inaugural program will award $20,000 in prize money to US educators making an impact in sustainable education

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sustainable Earth, a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Wells Fargo, has announced the launch of the Sustainable Earth Educators Awards (SEEAs) to celebrate the impact US educators and administrators are making in sustainable education. The program will award $20,000 in prize money, with individual award amounts up to $500.

The SEEAs are open to any educator or administrator in the US who is integrating sustainability concepts in their classroom or school at large. This includes, but is not limited to, lesson plans, programs and projects that are related, but not limited to, science, social studies, mathematics, arts, English language arts, and physical education. And plans and projects may be in development, currently in practice or already concluded.

“Educators play a big role in shaping our future generation of environmental leaders and many have taken it upon themselves to make sustainable education a cornerstone of their curriculum,” said Sustainable Earth Program Manager Katelyn Armbruster, M.Ed. “Through the Sustainable Earth Educator Awards, we want to put a spotlight on their efforts and share their stories and strategies to provide other educators inspiration.”

US-based educators and administrators who are integrating sustainability concepts in their school or classroom are eligible to submit a nomination to one of two categories: sustainable lesson plans or sustainable project guides.

What: Sustainable Earth Educators Award (SEEAs)
When: Nominations are open now through July 20, 2022
Where: Apply at sustainable-earth.org/educators-award/

For more and to apply, visit sustainable-earth.org/educators-award/.

About Sustainable Earth

Sustainable Earth, powered by ASU, is a sustainability-, knowledge- and idea-sharing website created to empower individuals, businesses and educators to contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. The platform provides sustainability information, news and education presented in an approachable format, and includes sustainable-focused micro-courses, educational tools and learning activities, and new research coming out of ASU and other institutions. Sustainable Earth is a collaborative effort, funded by Wells Fargo and developed by Arizona State University (ASU). For more information, visit sustainable-earth.org.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is the leading middle market banking provider in the U.S.

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FAQ

What are the Sustainable Earth Educators Awards?

The Sustainable Earth Educators Awards (SEEAs) recognize US educators who integrate sustainability into their teaching.

Who launched the Sustainable Earth Educators Awards?

The awards were launched by Arizona State University in collaboration with Wells Fargo.

When is the deadline for nominations for the SEEAs?

Nominations for the SEEAs are open until July 20, 2022.

How much prize money is being awarded through the SEEAs?

A total of $20,000 will be distributed among winners, with individual awards up to $500.

Who is eligible to apply for the SEEAs?

Any US-based educator or administrator integrating sustainability in their classroom can apply.