The Environmental Leadership Awards (ELAs), presented by UConn’s Office of Environmental Policy, were created to honor individuals who have truly excelled in advancing environmental awareness and promoting progress in our ‘green’ efforts. These individuals have worked with other groups to deliver real, immediate improvements in campus sustainability and beyond.
A winner is selected for each of the major categories: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, University Faculty/Administrator, and Staff. There are also ELA awards given to UConn-Affiliated Groups (e.g., clubs, organizations, or Institutes), Alumni, and Special Recognition/External groups and individuals who have made significant contributions in executing major projects and initiatives for the University of Connecticut.
Presenting the awards was Dr. Gene Likens, UConn’s Special Advisor to the President on Environmental Affairs and Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Dr. Likens, a world-renowned scientist, discovered acid rain.
Congratulations to all the winners!
