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 2008 Portfolio Winners
Ohio 2007 Portfolio Winners

- 1995 Ohio’s BEST Practices
- 1995 Ohio Alliance for the Environment
- 1996 NEED Regional Program of the Year
- 2001 NEED State Program of the Year
- 2001 National Energy Champion, U.S. Department of Energy
- 2002 Partner, Governor’s Energy Smart Community Challenge
- 2003 NEED District of the Year (Jackson)
- 2004 NEED District of the Year (Upper Arlington)
- 2005 NEED District of the Year (Westerville)
- 2006 NEED District of the Year (Westerville)
- 2008 NEED State Program of the Year
- 2008 Ohio Environmental Education Fund, Outstanding Project in
           Environmental Impact Education

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. Due April 15.

Scholarship Application

Photo Gallery

- West Clermont Student Tour / OU Research
- West Clermont Student Energy Tour Waterloo Coal Mine
- West Clermont Gifted and Talented Pilot Program
- Harrison High School
- Dayton Youth Energy Summit
- Akron Youth Energy Summit
- OEP Events in Pictures