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Action For Nature 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
The Green Flag Program is a new project of the national
Child Proofing Our
Communities Campaign, 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 United States 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.
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