Celebrating Katherine Bullock: Recipient of the 2025 Project WET Facilitator of the Year Award

We are excited to celebrate Katherine Bullock, the recipient of this year’s WET Facilitator of the Year Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental education. Katherine serves as an Extension Educator at the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, where she plays a pivotal role in translating university research on water quality, climate change, and environmental stewardship into engaging, user-friendly programs for Kentuckians.

Katherine’s work blends her passion for outdoor education with a deep understanding of current climate science. She facilitates numerous workshops for non-formal educators and extension professionals through Project WET, Project Learning Tree, and Project WILD, always with a focus on climate change. Her creativity shines as she integrates arts and science to make learning experiences both impactful and fun.

Before joining the University of Kentucky’s Extension team, Katherine served as the Education Director for the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE), where she played a key role in rebuilding Kentucky’s eeFacilitator network and re-creating the Kentucky Green Schools Program. Her dedication to fostering strong community partnerships and offering robust professional development has had a lasting impact on environmental education across the state.

In her free time, Katherine enjoys creating art and spending time outdoors with her family. We are thrilled to honor Katherine’s contributions to environmental education and her commitment to connecting learners with the natural world.