On March 2, 2020, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, in collaboration with Green Schools National Network, recognized the 2020 Best of Green Schools Award recipients at the Green Schools Conference and Expo. These recipients reflect the hard work being done in K-12 schools and beyond through grassroots organization, cross-sector collaboration, and hands-on experiential learning to build healthy, sustainable learning spaces and foster the next generation of 21st century leaders.

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Ambassador Award

Reilly Loveland, New Buildings Institute (Portland, Oregon)

Reilly Loveland is Project Manager at the New Buildings Institute and serves as the organization’s school subject matter expert. In this role, Reilly has developed and delivered training programs for school districts across the United States, covering topics such as zero energy and zero carbon.

Michelle Curreri Collaborator Award

Eco-School Network (Portland, Oregon)

Eco-School Network equips parents and students to lead school communities toward sustainability through free training and ongoing support. Their corps of 150 volunteer parent leaders engages over 35,000 K-5 students in practicing sustainability every day at school.

Student Leader Award

Henry Anderson, Rachel Carson Environmental Middle School (Beaverton, Oregon)

As a student at Rachel Carson Environmental Middle School, Henry Anderson advocated for a silverware pilot in his cafeteria in an effort to eliminate plastic utensils. He led fundraising efforts, obtained buy-in from decision-makers and students, collaborated with school staff, and developed a training video. In addition to his school, Henry’s efforts helped kick-start similar initiatives at 20 other area schools, eliminating plastic utensils in their cafeterias. He currently attends Sunset High School.

Policymaker Award

Governor Jay Inslee (Washington State)

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee is a champion of STEM, environmental, and career education. As a result of his leadership, Washington teachers receive training to teach climate science and how it relates to green careers, ensuring all Washington students become more knowledgeable about climate change and environmental stewardship. Governor Inslee also demonstrates leadership and commitment to fighting climate change and working to promote a healthy and thriving state that supports environmental and sustainability education for its students.

See other national winners at Best of Green Schools Awards.