State honors Lilly Center For Lakes and Streams for youth outreach

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News Release

WINONA LAKE – The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams was honored to receive the Governor’s Award for environmental education and outreach at a ceremony in Indianapolis last week.

This event marks the second occasion the Lilly Center has received this prestigious award for its innovative education programs, according to a news release Wednesday from the Center.

The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence (GAEE) recognize businesses, organizations and educational institutions for achievements that positively impact Indiana’s environment, according to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s website. These awards are highly competitive, and typically only one award is presented per category.

This year, the Governor’s Awards recognized the Lilly Center’s education programs that are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of water-literate citizens. The Warren and Augusta Hume Endowed K-12 Education Program aims to create future leaders and residents who will care for Kosciusko County’s lakes and streams.

The Lilly Center’s team of three full-time educators, supported by college interns and partner organizations, makes over 10,000 student connections every year. Signature programs that incorporate hands-on, STEM-based learning include Classroom Lake Experience, Lake in the Library, indoor and outdoor field trips, Lake Adventure Day and the Lilly Center Art Contest.

Each program sparks curiosity, deepens appreciation for local waterways, and empowers students to take an active role in protecting the health and beauty of local waterways, the release said.

“I am immensely proud of our education team and the amazing work each person does to pass on this legacy of stewardship,” said Dr. Nate Bosch, Creighton Brothers endowed director of the Lilly Center. “We are encouraged by this recognition and are inspired to continue striving for excellence in our educational programs to serve our community better.”

The Lilly Center’s education programs are possible thanks to support from the Zimmer Biomet Foundation, Dekko Foundation, City of Warsaw – Stormwater Utility and Steel Dynamics Foundation.

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