MAMEA sponsors TWO annual awards to recognize outstanding efforts by marine educators in our region:

• One award honors a formal classroom teacher, K-16, primary through college; 

• The other acknowledges an educator in an informal setting, such as museum, aquarium, zoo, science center staff or employees with government agencies.

Eligibility Criteria
Nominees should be individuals who have:

• Been a MAMEA member for at least one year

• Demonstrate a commitment to marine education

• Excel as educators

• Develop and use innovative marine education materials

• Share information with colleagues

• Promote marine education professionally