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Nominate a colleague for a Green Apple Award!

The Green Apple award is given to a District staff person who makes outstanding contributions that advance learning in the areas of ecoliteracy, stewardship, and sustainability.* Any 509J employee may recommend a fellow educator for this prestigious honor. The deadline for nominations is January 15 and winners are announced each spring.

*(Adapted from 2024-29 CSD Board Goals; Goal 3, Strategy 2. Also refer to the current CSD Sustainability Management Plan.)

Thank you for your interest in the Green Apple Award!
Nominations open November 15 to January 15.
Please check back in November!