ALT This is a prestigious federal award, where the few selected honorees each year are invited to a ceremony in Washington, D.C. to receive a plaque and become the focus of media attention celebrating their schools exemplary efforts in three key areas: 1. Reducing environmental impact and costs; 2. Improving the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; 3. Providing effective environmental and sustainability education Complete a Wisconsin GHS survey by October 31st to start your school's journey to becoming a US Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School.