Four Wisconsinites have been recognized by UW–Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Since 1970, the institute has produced nearly 5,000 environmental leaders, with expertise spanning from sustainability initiatives to resource management to conservation efforts.
Each year, the Nelson Institute honors several standout alumni whose work embodies the Wisconsin Idea: the philosophy that education should extend beyond the walls of campus to the world.
Since the first awards in 2014, nearly 50 Nelson alumni have been recognized in two categories: the Rising Star Alumni Award, which honors recent graduates, and the Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes graduates with long-term success or impact in their field.
Honorees include:
The Nelson Institute also awarded Rising Star Alumni Awards to Naomi Louchouarn (Traverse City, Michigan), Laura Miller (Washington, D.C.), and Anna Weinberg (Tucson, Arizona).
