The Gene Stratton-Porter Environmental Science Award is given annually to an Indiana science teacher who exemplifies the spirit of the great Hoosier naturalist and author, Gene Stratton-Porter.  The candidate exemplifies curiosity, independence, love of nature, and appreciation of the importance of science and the natural world.

The cash award of $500 is given in memory of Evelyn Garvin McCabe, who was a devoted fan of Gene Stratton-Porter.  The awardee will also be given a one year HASTI membership.

Candidates may be nominated by both HASTI members and non-members. The candidate may, but is not required to be a current HASTI member.

Candidates should be full-time certified K-12 classroom teachers or informal science educators in the state of Indiana.

Candidates may self-nominate for this award.

HASTI AWARDS

HASTI recognizes outstanding Hoosier science educators who are innovators in their classrooms.   All recipients will be recognized at the HASTI Annual State Conference.

Follow the directions below to ensure that applications are complete. 

1.   Online Registration 

Nominator completes the on-line awards application registration. Nominator provides nominee’s school information, contact information and A short (250 word or less) explanation of why your nominee deserves the award including an example of your nominee’s exemplary science teaching. Nomination Link

2. Nominee Vita

 This section includes the nominee’s brief work history, honors or recognition received, or examples of leadership within profession, professional activities, and publications.

3. Nominee Photo

Include one photo of the nominee.  This photo will be used for publicity should the nominee be selected as the awardee.

4.  Letters of Recommendation

Two supporting letters from administrator, student or parent, and/or a peer teacher.  One of these letters could be written by the nominator.  Support letters are limited to one single spaced, typed page.

Past Winners

2025-  Jack Shoaf

2024- Robyn Embry, Mike Hanback 

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2022-

2021- Dr. Kristin Milks

2020- Lori Baker

2019- Stacie Hernandez, Angela Fitzgerald

2018- Laura Gets

Submit nomination and supporting materials to the following weblink:

                                                                        Deadline - November 30 of each year