Past Winners

The National Association of Biology Teachers, with the assistance of our generous sponsors, is proud to offer a variety of awards to recognize both teachers and students. We congratulate the 2014 NABT Award Recipients, and are honored to recognize their achievements.

2014 Award Recipients

BioClub Student Award -  
Muriel Easton, Center for Advanced Professional Studies, Overland Park, KS and  
Brooke Rowlett, Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN  
Sponsored by Carolina Biological Supply Company 

Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS) -  
Kelly Boehmer, Randolph Middle School, Randolph, NJ 
Support provided by NABT member donations and PASCO scientific 

Distinguished Service Award -  
The descendants of Henrietta Lacks, Baltimore, MD 
Sponsored by NABT 

Ecology/Environmental Science Teaching Award -  
Ella Bowling, Mason County Middle School, Maysville, KY 
Sponsored by Vernier Software & Technology 

Evolution Education Award -  
David Upegui, Central Falls High School, Central Falls, RI 
Sponsored by BEACON, BSCS, and NESCent 

Four-Year College & University Section Biology Teaching Award -  
Janice Hadleman, Erskine College, Due West, SC 
Sponsored by the NABT Four-Year College & University Section 

Four-Year College & University Section Research in Biology Education Award -  
Ellen Goldey, Wofford College, Spartenburg, SC 
Sponsored by the NABT Four-Year College & University Section 

Genetics Education Award -  
Robert Gotwals, North Carolina School for Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC 
Sponsored by ASHG and GSA 

Graduate Student Poster Award -  
Kaytlyn Goodwin, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 
Sponsored by NABT  

Honorary Membership -  
Jay Labov, National Academies of Sciences and National Research Council, Washington, D.C. 
Sponsored by the NABT  

Kim Foglia AP Biology Service Award -  
Cindy Gay, Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs, CO  
Sponsored by Pearson and the Neil A. Campbell Educational Trust 

Outstanding Biology Teacher Award(s) - Complete list of 2014 Honorees 
Sponsored by NABT, and Carolina Biological Supply Company  

Outstanding New Biology Teacher Achievement Award -  
Helen Snodgrass, YES Prep, Houston, TX 
Sponsored by Pearson and the Neil A. Campbell Educational Trust 

Professor Chan Two-Year College Award for the Engaged Teaching of Biology -  
Rebecca Abler, University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, Manitowoc, WI  
Sponsored by Sarah McBride and John Melville 

The Ron Mardigian Biotechnology Teaching Award -  
Megan Faliero, Durant High School, Plant City, FL 
Sponsored by Bio-Rad Laboratories

Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award -  
Tara Jo Holmberg, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winchester, CT 
Sponsored by the NABT Two-Year College Section

Other Past Winners