Action for Nature is 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.
Prize Information
Winners receive a cash prize of up to $500, a special certificate of achievement, public recognition on our website and in the media, as well as exclusive access to their Eco-Hero Alumni Facebook Group.
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;
- Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on February 28th in the year of application;
- 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;
- Only applications in English are accepted.
For more Information, visit International Eco--Hero Awards for Young Environmentalists.
