Delaware Nature Society – Environmental Excellence Award
The DelNature Environmental Excellence Award honors exceptional commitment to environmental stewardship, education, and conservation leadership in Delaware. The recipient is recognized for inspiring future environmental leaders, preserving vital habitats, advancing conservation research, and/or fostering a deep connection to the natural world through hands-on learning and community engagement.
The Environmental Excellence Award is presented each year at DelNature’s Annual Meeting
Nominations
The nomination process opens on November 1, 2026 and remains open until midnight on January 15, 2027.
With this award, we celebrate those who have done one or more of the following:
- Been a strong and enduring voice and/or leader for environmental protection and stewardship.
- Demonstrated a visionary approach to inspiring wonder and respect for the natural world in children by connecting them with nature through immersive, hands-on learning experiences, preparing the next generation of environmental leaders.
- Shown unwavering dedication to protecting Delaware’s vital natural resources through preservation (of land, water or habitat), ecological research and/or outstanding volunteerism.
Past Recipients
2026
Peggy Schultz: Peggy Schultz has been a leading and respected voice locally and across Delaware for more than six decades, dedicating her career to advancing prudent land use and renewable energy through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Read more here.