Minerals Education Award


ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management- Awards

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Mineral Resources Management
2045 Morse Rd.
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Columbus, OH 43229-6693
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May be given in one of two categories to recognize the efforts of those who educate others about the use of minerals and the issues associated with mining, particularly from an environmental perspective, and those who have undertaken special outreach programs to inform the public about mining.

Current Recipients
Past Recipients

HOW TO APPLY

Complete application and submit by September 1.

Award Nomination Form (pdf)
Award Nomination Form (xls)

The application can be completed and emailed to Beth Wilson or sent to:

ODNR, Division of Mineral Resources Management,
Attn. Beth Wilson
2045 Morse Road, Bldg. H3
Columbus, OH 43229-6693

Questions - call 614-265-6901

Mining Awareness Educator Award Category
recognizes a school teacher or school that has achieved excellence in one or more categories:

Provided educational outreach in an innovative manner that increases the level of understanding about mining and its impacts
Provided environmental stewardship while enhancing understanding of issues associated with mining and natural resource development
Created unique educational materials or curriculum demonstrating the production and/or use of minerals and associated environmental protection.

Public Outreach Award Category
(for all other individual nominations) - recognizes an individual or organization that has achieved excellence in one or more of the following categories:

Provided educational outreach in an innovative manner that increases the level of understanding in the community about mining and its impacts
Promoted awareness of environmental stewardship associated with mining through active involvement of citizens
Fostered cooperation and partnerships with diverse groups to achieve understanding
Enhanced the understanding of issues associated with mining and natural resource development
Fostered public education through mine tours, visitor centers, community awareness days, career days, personnel volunteerism in the schools, maintaining adopt-a-school programs or education partnerships, or any other innovative initiative deemed deserving by the awards committee.