Deadline: 28 February 2016
Action For Nature (AFN) is currently accepting applications for its International Young Eco-Hero Awards 2016 to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people ages 8 to 16. AFN believes that young people can have a positive impact on the environment and are vital in changing the way we live on our planet.
Winners are selected by a team of independent judges with experience in environmental issues. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects.
Prizes
Winners will receive public recognition, cash prizes and certificates for their outstanding efforts to help protect and preserve the environment. Just as importantly, winners will serve as role models for other young people by demonstrating that each individual can make a difference.
Eligible Projects
- The project concerns environmental health, advocacy, research or protection of the natural world.
- The project is action-based and self-initiated, and not one assigned by a teacher or other adult.
- The project is close to completion or was completed within the last year.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on January 31, 2015.
- 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 and Scouting Badges.
- Projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions or reports will not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
- Preference is given to projects of 2+ years and/or ongoing projects.
- 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
- the impact on the environment.
- Previous winners, immediate relatives of AFN board members, active reading panel members, or judges, must not apply.
How to Apply
- If you meet above requirements, complete the application available on the website by Feb. 28, 2016.
- Award winners will be notified in May 2016.
For more information, please visit Action For Nature.
