The Betty Abbott Excellence in Teaching Award
Presented annually, ASWP's Betty Abbott Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes a classroom teacher in southwestern Pennsylvania who inspires students to become responsible stewards of the natural world through environmental education. Nominations are accepted throughout the year. One-page nominations should be sent to Betty Abbott Award Nominations, Audubon Society of Western PA, 614 Dorseyville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
Application must be postmarked by April 12, 2024.
ASWP awards one $2,500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior from our service area of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Students who are applying to two or four-year colleges to further their studies in an environmentally-related field are eligible to apply. Applications are available beginning in January from this website or through your school's guidance office. Download the 2024 application.
W. E. Clyde Todd Award
This long-standing annual award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to conservation in Western Pennsylvania. Nominations are accepted at any time via letter. Please address your letter to the "W. E. Clyde Todd Award Committee."
Trustee Award
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Trustee Award recognizes an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to conservation in western Pennsylvania. Nominations are accepted at any time via letter. Please address your letter to the "ASWP Trustee Award Committee." Awards are annual.
James H. Hardie Award
The James H. Hardie Award recognizes a business or organization that demonstrates excellence in environmental stewardship. Nominations are accepted at any time via letter. Please address your letter to the "W E Clyde Todd Award Committee." Awards are annual.