Deadline: January 31, 2014
Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, has created the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward young people between the ages of 8 and 16 who have completed successful projects in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research, or protection of the natural world. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects.
The selected individuals are awarded a cash prize and certificate, as well as public recognition. 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. Apply now!
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.
Judging Criteria
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.
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 is close to completion or was completed within the last year.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on January 31, 2014.
- 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 following will not be accepted (a) projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions or reports.
Winners are selected by a team of independent judges with experience in environmental issues. Award winners will be notified in May 2014.
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