Ocean Discovery Institute received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. We have also received the following recognition:
Awards
- SDG&E Energy Champions (2019)
- UL Innovative Education Award (2018)
- Ernest F. Hollings Ocean Awareness Award (2018)
- San Diego Unified School District Climate Action Partner of the Year (2018)
- LEAD San Diego Visionary Award Honoree (2017)
- CNN Hero Award Recognition (2016)
- California Society for Ecological Restoration (SERCAL) President’s Award (2015)
- KPBS and Union Bank Women’s History Month Local Hero Award (2015)
- American Planning Association Award for Outstanding Planning in Grassroots Initiative Planning (2013)
- CBS Earth 8 Eco Ambassador Award (2012)
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (2011)
- World Wildlife Fund International Smart Gear Award, Runner Up (2011)
- QuikScience Ocean Science Leadership Award (2011)
- Wetlands Recovery Program Community Stewardship Award (2011)
- Sunset Magazine’s Coastal Heroes Award (2010) Maritime Alliance Education Outreach Award (2010)
- Western Society of Naturalists’ Naturalist of the Year Award (2010)
- Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Neighborhood Builder Award (2008)
- Sea World/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Award (2008 and 2005)