International Young Eco-Hero Awards

Posted by on October 10, 2010

Action for Nature Invites Applications for International Young Eco-Hero Awards
Deadline: February 28, 2011

Action For Nature, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization, created the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people between the ages of 8 and 16. The awards program encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects.

To be eligible, the project must concern environmental health, advocacy, research, or protection of the natural world. The project must be action-based and self-initiated (not one assigned by a teacher or other adult). The project should have reached a significant stage or have been completed within the last year. Science fair and scouting badge projects will only be considered if they include environmental action, educational outreach to others, or extended studies beyond the science fair.

The applications will be judged according to several criteria, including but not limited to, originality, difficulty, organization, length of time devoted to the project, influencing/educating others, use of outside resources (e.g., library, experts, media, community leaders), degree of success in reaching goals, and the impact on the environment.

Winners will receive public recognition, cash prizes, and certificates for their outstanding efforts to help protect and preserve the environment.

Visit the Action for Nature Web site for complete program information and application.

http://www.actionfornature.org/