Supporting learning opportunities for government, tribal, academia and other emerging leaders at EMC.
EMC is committed to removing barriers for individuals shaping the future of environmental markets
who may face financial obstacles to participation.
EMC also honors individuals whose work has made a significant contribution to the advancement of environmental markets.
All opportunities are pending available funding.
Scholarship applications are now closed. We are currently reviewing applications and will follow up with applicants soon. In the meantime, we encourage you to register and join us in Chattanooga, TN.
FEE WAIVERS & TRAVEL GRANTS
Established many years ago with the assistance of EPA, this fund prioritizes assistance to local and state agencies, and Native Nations, a is also open to federal government, academia and small nonprofits who are seeking to engage and learn more about environmental markets.
Public-Sector Travel Grant
Access Only Waivers
Judith F. Taggart Founder Awards
Each award is funded by a sponsor who can pick the honoree.
Created in tribute to EMC founder Judy Taggart, the JFT Founder awards offers a new Honoree Option—sponsors may name an individual to be recognized during the award presentation—highlighting their influence, mentorship, or legacy. Both the named honoree and the award recipient are acknowledged on the Main Stage, website, program, app, and marketing. Sponsorship supports travel, lodging, and registration for Early Career or Environmental Markets Champion Award recipients.
Early Career Mentor Award
For students and recent graduates or a person considering entering the field of ecological solutions.
Full conference registration + travel stipend.
Environmental Markets Champion Award
Acknowledges a person’s influence and legacy in advancing environmental markets.
Recognition with commemorating award presented.
(1931-2015) An educator, editor and writer, journalist, visionary, and successful entrepreneur, Judy led with a balanced approach to education and outreach, convening diverse stakeholders to connect and learn from each other, and bringing business and government together for the sustained good of the environment and economy. Judy mentored students and young professionals across geographic and cultural boundaries to be the best at their chosen career.
Some of her many accomplishments include her role as primary editor of NEPA, creating the first outreach materials on nonpoint source for EPA, she helped establish the first watershed conference, American Wetlands Month and Audubon’s America, the North American Lake Management Society and the Terrene Institute, served as a delegate to the RAMSAR convention and was the creator of the popular EnviroScape® models that continue to be distributed throughout the U.S. and globally today.
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