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GLOBE Recognizes Outstanding Members of Its Community at 2025 Annual Meeting
The GLOBE Program would not be possible without the dedication
of its community members. At the 2025 GLOBE Annual Meeting, we
recognized members that were nominated by the community for their work
and commitment to science, learning, and engaging and inspiring youth
through GLOBE.
Please note that international coordinators and those who are part of the GLOBE Program Office, GLOBE Implementation Office, or Regional Coordination Offices—past or present—were not eligible for the GLOBE 2025 Member Recognition award, but we would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of each and every one of them!
Please join us in congratulating the following schools and community members!
GLOBE School Recognition
Schools with the Most Observations
- The first Arqah Secondary School Al-riyadh (Saudi Arabia): 248,000+ observations between 2009–2025
- Mittelschule Elsterberg (Germany): 198,000+ observations between 1995–2020
Schools with Long Streaks
- Zakladni Skola - Ekolog. Praktikum (Czech Republic): 4,961 days (1995–2009)
- Primarschule Trittenbach (Switzerland): 4,517 days (1998–2010)
Impact on Community Knowledge
In recognition of significant impact on knowledge across the GLOBE community, including expanding knowledge of GLOBE protocols, data analysis, and Earth system science:
- Juan Felipe Restrepo Mesa, Colombia
- Laura Altin, Estonia
- Yashraj Patil, India
- Nahid Ajluni, Jordan
- Lala Sahondra Rafarasoa, Madagascar
- Kevin Czajkowski, USA
Impact on Youth
In recognition of significant impacts on youth, especially advancing Earth system science by engaging youth with GLOBE in ways that deepen their commitment to and interest in Earth systems:
- Reem Hasan Dahnous, Jordan
- Stojan Manolev, North Macedonia
- Francis Emralino, Philippines
- Ngossé Bousso Fall, Senegal
- Dario Greñi Olivieri, Uruguay
- Diana Johns, USA
Technological Advancement
For expanding the use and knowledge of technology that supports the GLOBE community, including promoting creative or innovative uses of technology:
- Ana Beatriz Prieto, Argentina
- Charles Maina Mwangi, Kenya
- Matthijs Begheyn, Netherlands
- Jessica Taylor, USA
Environmental Stewardship
For their contributions to GLOBE activities that led to impacts on local communities and/or policies and programs that protect those communities:
- Sandro Sutti, Italy
- Hameed Sulaiman, Oman
- Francis Wasswa Nsubuga, Uganda
- Peggy Foletta, USA
Expanding Collaboration and Partnerships
For their significant role in brokering new partnerships and productive collaborations between GLOBE members and across countries, regions, and the GLOBE community. These collaborations have resulted in impacts within communities, increasing opportunities for expanding scientific knowledge and pursuit of scientific endeavors:
- Vesna Lampić, Croatia
- Randrianarisoa Paul, Madagascar
- Yogendra Chitrakar, Nepal
- Nadhira Ahmed Alharthy, Oman
- Claudia Caro Vera, Peru
- Andrea Ventoso, Uruguay
- Lynne Hehr, USA
Lifetime Achievement
For their long-term engagement in the GLOBE community that has included significant contributions and demonstrated leadership that has impacted youth, educators, partnerships, and other groups across GLOBE:
- Ylliass Destin Lawani, Benin
- Ines Maria Mauad, Brazil
- Diana Garsic, Croatia
- Ahmed Moosa Al Balushi, Oman
- Patchara Pongmanawut, Thailand
- Elena Bautista Sparrow, USA