The Sustainability Council Presents
The Green
Hen Awards
Recognizing students, faculty, and staff taking steps towards a sustainable and green future.
2022 Nominations Now Closed!
Winners announced below. Please come back in March / April 2023 next year!
About the Green Hen Awards
The Green Hen Awards is an annual celebration of extraordinary sustainability efforts on and off-campus at the University of Delaware. These awards are an opportunity to recognize outstanding research, curriculums, leadership, and projects that help the wider UD community move closer toward a greener and more sustainable future.
Community
Helping UD, Newark, and the greater Delaware community build a greener and more sustainable future.
Research
Seeking innovative solutions to sustainability issues through scholarship and research.
Education
Furthering the development of UD’s sustainability curriculum and academic opportunities.

The Benefits of Being a Green Hen Awardee
The Green Hen Awards are an opportunity to give back to the people who have donated their time and efforts to sustainability projects and initiatives. Green Hen Award recipients will receive a monetary award in addition to formal recognition on the Sustainability Council’s website.
Deadline for Nominations now passed.
Winners were announced on April 22nd (Earth Day).
The 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 Winner: Kristie Arlotta
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 Winner: No Nominations
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 Winner: Steve Hegedus