Representatives from the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees will be honored in a ceremony Wednesday, July 10, in Washington, D.C.

The awardees will be recognized for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impacts and costs, promote better health, and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education. Representatives from the awardees will receive sustainably crafted plaques in recognition of their achievements. The event will be sponsored by the Spencer Foundation.

Across the country, 41 schools, 10 districts, three postsecondary institutions, and one early learning center will be honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. In addition, George Garcia, Education Program Consultant with the California Department of Education, will be recognized for his efforts to advance school sustainability.

The honorees were named in April from a pool of candidates nominated by 24 states. Consult the list of all selected schools, districts, colleges, and universities, as well as their nomination packages with documentation of their progress in the award criteria. Read a report with highlights on the 56 honorees. Learn more about the federal recognition award. Find resources for all schools to move towards sustainable school practices.

Members of the media interested in attending are requested to RSVP to press RSVP@ed.gov.