Audrey Hughes

Recipient of the Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award, 2025

Nominated by a member of Junior Ladies' Garden Club

An educator since 1992, Audrey Hughes has pioneered environmental education throughout her 33-year career. Her leadership in conservation programs for middle school students has inspired them to clean and beautify their community, conserve energy, and discover clean energy technologies. Audrey's innovative teaching approaches connect young people with environmental challenges and solutions, fostering both awareness and action. Her programs emphasize hands-on learning experiences that demonstrate ecological principles and sustainable practices. By engaging students in community improvement projects, she helps them recognize their capacity to effect positive environmental change. Audrey's longstanding commitment has influenced generations of students, equipping them with knowledge and values essential for addressing current and future environmental challenges.