Celebrating school’s and sponsor’s accomplishments in energy education and leadership.  The Celebration is held the middle of May in Columbus, recognizing every school’s efforts.  The first place winner in each division competes in NEED’s national competition.  Ohio has experienced excellent success with many schools receiving “School of the Year” award.

Schools from throughout Ohio describe their year-long energy activities by creating Energy Portfolios, which are judged by experts from the energy field.

Five place winners are identified in each of these four age-group divisions:  Primary (grades K-3)  Intermediate (grades 4-6)  Junior (grades 7-8) Senior (grades 9-12)   

Ohio 2007 Portfolio Winners

• 2002 and 2005 Governor's Award for Contributions to EnergySmart Communities
• 2001 National Energy Champion by the U. S. Department of Energy
• 2001, 1995, 1992 State/Regional Program of the Year by NEED
• BEST Practice in Education by Ohio Business Roundtable
• Top 12 Environmental Education Program by Ohio EPA
• Recommended by the PUCO in The Ohio Energy Strategy Report

The Ohio Energy Project presents the Andrew S. Merrels Leadership Award to a different student each year.  A $1,000 award will be granted for college tuition to a deserving student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and citizenship during his or her association with the Ohio Energy Project.

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