The Environmental Troubadour Annual Awards and Scholarship Fund Honors the legacy of beloved Austin songwriter, environmental educator
Bill Oliver – The awards and scholarships will recognize, inspire and financially support students, emerging musicians to continue
Bill Oliver’s legacy of environmental awareness, conservation, habitat protection and love for the Earth through song and performance.
Awards are given to applicants whose original music, song, poetry, creative expression addresses environmental themes and calls listeners into a deeper relationship with nature.
The Scholarship is awarded to a performer, group that is an overall winner based on the awards criteria. The Scholarship includes a cash honorarium, performance and promotional opportunities. First Awards and Scholarship will be announced Fall 2027