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2024 Bob Thompson Excellence in
Energy Education Award Winners
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We had an overwhelming number of applications this year! NEED is honored to recognize the following educators who exemplify a passion for science and energy that our dear friend Bob Thompson encompassed. It was all science. All the time. Bob explored. Bob taught exploration. Bob energized workshops of teachers and classrooms of kids. He was special. Special to all of us at NEED and to the teachers and students he worked with over time.
2024 Award Winners:
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Jonathan Alexis - Lab School of Washington, Washington, D.C.
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Jill Cook - Oakridge Elementary School, Moore, OK
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Christie Fouts - Beloit Jr/Sr High School, Beloit, KS
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Susan Hall - King Philip Middle School, Norfolk, MA
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Cesia Medina - Windsor Village Elementary, Houston, TX
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Paula Miller - Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia, PA
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Nicholas Ozarka - Hampshire High School, Hampshire, IL
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Mellissa Pfaff - Academy High School, Thornton, CO
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Scott Valenta - St. John the Baptist School, Winfield, IL
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Latanza Williams - Lincoln County Elementary, Lincolnton, GA
The Bob Thompson Excellence in Energy Award includes a $1,000 cash grant to the teacher to use as they so choose in the classroom and an all-expenses paid trip to the NEED Energy Conference for Educators hosted each July.
Learn more about this award here.
Applications are due by February 1st each year.
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NEED is honored to recognize amazing students, teachers, and program leaders for their great work in energy education and community outreach each year! Winning projects reflect energy knowledge gains, energy outreach, community involvement, and student leadership.
Be sure to check out this year's winning projects at youthawards.need.org
We invite you to consider submitting a project for next year!
Projects are due April 15th each year.
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We are looking forward to celebrating and presenting awards to the winning school groups in June at the 44th Annual Youth Energy Conference & Awards in Washington, DC!
This annual event not only awards students, but they get to work in groups with peers from across the country on a STEM Challenge, Q&A with energy industry professionals, tour the nation's capital, and enjoy a dinner cruise on the Potomac River.
www.need.org/youthenergyconference
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2024 NEED Youth Energy Leadership
Award Winners
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The NEED Project recognizes student leadership by awarding the Youth Energy Leadership Award each year to students who have demonstrated outstanding energy leadership, knowledge, and an interest in continuing their energy studies for the purpose of seeking a career in energy, STEM, or education. Select award winners receive a $1,500 check for use for college, university, or technical school tuition and expenses. Learn more about this award here. | |
Please Welcome to the NEED Team... | | |
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Toni Rigolosi
Toni is NEED’s new Creative Designer. She has worked in several nonprofits, such as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Toni describes herself as an eclectic mess, she likes a little bit of anything and everything and never says no to trying anything new. Some of her hobbies include gaming, writing, and doodling.
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Britni Arrington
Britni joins NEED as a Program and Workforce Development Manager based in Baltimore, Maryland. Britni attended Auburn University before serving as an Americorps volunteer in a Title I elementary school in Alaska. This opportunity ignited her passion for hands-on learning and kick started her professional experience in educational programming. Britni is excited to use her experience to get students and educators, alike, energized about energy education! Outside of work, she can be found working on a DIY project, reading, practicing photography, or spending quality time with her two pups, Mika and Zapi.
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