Lucy Hayward, of Hope, has been awarded the Matthew Henson Outdoor Leader Award by Green Mountain College. The college for environmental, social and economic sustainability based educationgrants this scholarship to selected students pursuing careers as adventure or environmental educators.

"We recognize students with a passion for outdoor and adventure education with the Matthew Henson Outdoor Leader Award," said Green Mountain College University President Robert (Bob) Allen, in a news release. "Lucy will be able to take full advantage of this award and a Green Mountain College education to do well by doing good in the world."

Since pioneering a model for sustainability-based education more than 20 years ago, Green Mountain College has accomplished many firsts in Vermont and across the nation—from its #1 curriculum and climate neutral campus, to developing the first online Sustainable MBA program. The Princeton Review, Sierra Magazine, and The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education are among those that have recognized the college's leadership in education for sustainability.

About Green Mountain College – First in Sustainability
The nation's number-one college and curriculum for sustainability, Green Mountain College prepares students to build meaningful careers pursuing social, economic and environmental sustainability. The college's holistic sustainability-based education, built on a core sustainability focused general education curriculum, enables students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in our rapidly changing world. The college also offers online master's degree programs, and a three-year B.S. degree in partnership with The Killington Resort. For more information, visit www.greenmtn.edu.