Awards Websites

Action For Nature. This site has an Eco-Hero Awards program that recognizes young "Eco-Heroes" (ages 8-16) from around the world for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research, or protection of the natural world. Eco-Hero Awards also include cash prizes of up to $500.

Brower Youth Awards. These are the nation's most prestigious recognition of environmental activists ages 13-22. Awardees work on behalf of communities and the environment, epitomizing the principles of Conservation, Preservation and Restoration, what Earth Island Institute founder David Ross Brower called "CPR for the Earth.

Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards. This is California's highest and most prestigious environmental honor, awarded annually by the Governor. The program recognizes individuals and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable contributions in conserving our precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, and building public-private partnerships.

Green Flag Program. A new project of the national Child Proofing Our Communities Campaign, the Green Flag Program is coordinated by the Center for Health, Environment and Justice. The program will help communities make their schools healthier places to learn, and to educate students about environmental responsibility. Students will work with adults to investigate environmental issues, research problems and find solutions and educate peers to promote policy changes in the school. With each positive step that school communities take, the Child Proofing Campaign presents awards to the school and students, culminating in the presentation of the Green Flag Award of Environmental Leadership.

President’s Environmental Youth Awards. Sponsored by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, this program recognizes young people across America for projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment. Projects submitted in the past have covered a wide range of subject areas, including recycling programs in schools and communities.