Applications are currently being accepted until April 30, 2023 and will be announced in late Spring 2023.

The University of Delaware’s Office of Sustainability is dedicated to meeting the UD strategic plan to practice and enhance the principles of sustainability across operations, academics, student life, research and community engagement.  Further the Office seeks to celebrate the many dedicated members of our community who are actively contributing to make our campus greener and to better position the University as a leader in sustainability.

The Office of Sustainability is seeking nominations for its third annual Green Hen Awards – which come with both formal recognition and a financial award — to be given to an outstanding student, faculty, and staff member for contributions to the University’s campus and community sustainability efforts.

Past Awards

The Student Award of Excellence – Awarded to a student who has exhibited an exceptional effort and/or made a significant contribution to sustainability initiatives at UD or in the wider Delaware community.

• • 2022: Kristie Arlotta
  • 2021: Thomas Benson

Staff Award of Excellence – Awarded to a staff member who has exhibited an exceptional effort and/or made a significant contribution to sustainability initiatives at UD or in the wider Delaware community.

• • 2022: None
  • 2021: Larry Armstrong

Faculty Award of Excellence – Awarded to a faculty member who has exhibited an exceptional effort and/or made a significant contribution to sustainability initiatives at UD or in the wider Delaware community.

• • 2022: Steve Hegedus
  • 2021: Angelia Seyfferth