Action For Nature (AFN) is a non-profit organization founded by Shimon Schwarzschild, an environmental activist, to encourage young people to act for nature. AFN works to raise issues about the conservation and restoration of Earth’s environment. AFN supports efforts of young people around the world who want to make a difference by working for the environment of the Earth.
AFN is currently inviting nominations for International Young Eco Hero Awards. People working to preserve the world, teaching others about how to protect the environment, and doing an environmental research project are especially encouraged to submit the nomination.
About the Award
International Young Eco-Hero Awards have been started to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people ages 8 to 16. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects. AFN believes that young people can have a positive impact on the environment and are vital in changing the way people live on the planet. Winners are selected by a team of independent judges with experience in environmental issues.
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.
General Requirements
- 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 has reached a significant stage or bas been completed the project within the last year.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on January 15, 2012.
- 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.
- Projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions or reports will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria
- 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.
Last date for submitting the nominations is January 15, 2012.
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