Austin Independent School District's Sustainability Director, Darien Clary, has been honored with the School District Champion Award. Clary has served as the district's sustainability director since 2016, implementing initiatives such as composting at schools and expanding the solar panel program.
The award highlights the importance of Austin ISD's commitment to sustainability, especially given its significant presence in Central Texas. Since the 2004 bond, all new schools and major renovations have adhered to green building standards.
Clary commented on receiving the award: “I am deeply grateful to receive this award. To me, sustainability is about imagining a future where people and our environment thrive together and then taking action to get there. This award is a hopeful reminder that all of us can have a meaningful impact in shaping a healthy, safe, equitable, and sustainable future. We can do this.”
This year’s awards were distributed during a two-day event at the 2025 Green Schools Conference in Orlando, held in collaboration with the organizing bodies.
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