Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards 2024

Published: 13 Dec 2023 735 views

Every year since 2003, Action For Nature (AFN), a U.S.-based non-profit, has sought to recognize and reward young people who are taking action to solve the world’s tough environmental problems.

We are proud to honor the work of young people between the ages of 8 and 16 all over the globe who have done creative environmental projects with a cash prize, certificate of achievement, and public recognition.

: Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards

Application Deadline	February 28, 2024
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	College School
Sponsor	Action For Nature
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of : Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards

Winners receive:

• A cash prize of up to $500
• A special certificate of achievement,
• Public recognition on AFN’s website and in the media, as well as exclusive access to their Eco-Hero Alumni Facebook Group.

Requirements for : Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards

• Applicants must be aged 8 to 16 and no more than 16 years of age on February 28, 2024.
• Only applications in English are accepted.

Project 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 should be at least 6 months long and close to completion or completed within the last year.
• If the project is an invention, some trials should be completed before applying.
• 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.
• They do not accept (a) projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions or reports.
• Previous winners, immediate relatives of AFN board members, active reading panel members, or judges, may not apply.

Selection Process

Judging 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

Application Deadline

February 28, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Action For Nature on actionfornature.org to apply