2023 Informal Educator Award recipient Sarah Nuss (left) with Lisa Lawrence (MAMEA Membership chair).
Nominations Procedure
Nominations for the 2026 MAMEA awards are now open!
Nominations are being accepted until September 15, 2026.
Apply at: https://forms.gle/B1znPgutv3Dp3xzq6
For questions, contact:
Rachel Riesbeck
Maymont
(804) 358-7166 ×333
rriesbeck@maymont.org
Past Recipients
The awards are presented at MAMEA's annual conference. See Past Award Recipients.
MAMEA Educator Awards
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