Mayor's Environmentalist & Youth Environmentalist of the Year

2026 Mayor's Environmentalist and Youth Environmentalist of the Year- NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

The search is on for the 2026 Mayor's Environmentalist and Youth Environmentalist of the Year!  We are looking for an individual, group, or business that has made outstanding contributions to environmental activity and leadership in the Village of Palmetto Bay. For the youth award, all individuals must be 18 and under. The contribution may demonstrate achievement through volunteerism, leadership, and/or other services considered extraordinary in nature. Nomination deadline is Thursday, March 26, 2025.

Winners will receive prizes and recognitions.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE YOUR CANDIDATE!

About the Award

PXL_20250418_142824226The Mayor's Environmentalist and Youth Environmentalist of the Year is an annual program which recognizes folks who make significant contributions to the environment.  The awards may go to an individual, a group or a business in Palmetto Bay.





Photographed to the left is the 2025 Tree Planting Event


Eligibility Requirements

An individual, group or business that has made an outstanding contribution to environmental activity and leadership in the Village of Palmetto Bay.     The contribution may demonstrate achievement through volunteerism, leadership and/or other services considered extraordinary in nature.   Candidates for the youth award must be 18 years old and under.

To be considered for the award, the online nomination form linked below must be completed, which explains how the contributions by the person, group or business have made a positive impact in the community.  Nominations forms will be made available online and must be completed by the published deadline.  The submittal of environmental activity photographs is optional. 

Recipient Recognitions

Environmentalist of the Year winner receives:

  • a plaque
  • dinner for two
  • tree planting ceremony with public recognition

Youth Environmentalist of the Year winner receives:

  • a plaque
  • gift certificate
  • tree planting ceremony with public recognition

2025 Mayor's Environmentalist and Youth Environmentalist of the Year

Enviro WinnersCongratulations to the 2025 Mayor’s Environmentalists of the Year, Jenna Crawford and Willy Cotto!  We also congratulate our 2025 Youth Environmentalist of the Year Edie Carneiro!  You not only play a huge role in our community, but you also make positive changes that could impact the world! 

Learn more about our winners and their positive impact on improving our environment  HERE!




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