Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards 2024

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.

About Action For Nature

Action For Nature, Inc. is an international non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California, that encourages young people to take personal action to better their environments and to foster love and respect for nature. Founded by Shimon Schwarzschild, whose personal environmental initiative is an inspiring story, the AFN board believes that the long-term health of our planet and all who live on it depends upon reaching young people with this message:Learn to love and respect the natural world in which you live. Do not be afraid to take action to stop or hinder the degradation of y... read more

Action For Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards

Aim and 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 Qualification

• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Action For Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards

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

How to Apply

For more details,visit  Action for Nature website