Applications are invited for International Young Eco-Hero Awards 2025 by Action for Nature. The last date of application is February 28, 2025.
About Action for Nature
Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, created the International Young Eco-Hero Awards 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. They believe that young people can have a positive impact on the environment and are vital in changing the way we live on our planet.
Award Details
Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025 International Young Eco-Hero Awards! Young environmental leaders aged 8 to 16 are encouraged to apply. Winners are selected by a team of independent judges with experience in environmental issues. Applications must be submitted in English.
Project Requirements
- The project must focus on environmental health, advocacy, research, or the protection of the natural world.
- It should be action-based, self-initiated, and not an assignment from a teacher or other adult.
- Projects must be at least 6 months in duration and either close to completion or completed within the last year.
- For invention-based projects, applicants should have conducted trials prior to applying.
Applicant Requirements
- Applicants must be between 8 and 16 years old on February 28 of the application year.
- Projects submitted as part of a Science Fair or Scouting Badge will only be considered if they include additional environmental action, educational outreach, or extended studies beyond the original scope.
- Previous winners, immediate relatives of AFN board members, and active reading panel members or judges are not eligible to apply.
Prizes
Winners will receive:
- Public recognition and media press release.
- Cash prize upto $1,000
- Certificate of Achievement for outstanding efforts to help protect and preserve the environment.
How to Apply?
Interested individuals can apply online via this link.
Application Deadline
The last date of application is February 28, 2025.
