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International Young ECO-HERO AWARDS
2025 Young Eco-Hero Award Applications Closed. Thank you to all the incredible young people who applied! We are now reviewing submissions for the 2025 International Young Eco-Hero Awards. Winners will be announced this fall and receive a certificate of achievement, media recognition, and cash prizes of up to $1,000.
Support youth saving the planet
Every year since 2003, Action for Nature honors young Eco-Heroes who have completed a substantial project to help sustain the environment. Our winners have gone on to work as ambassadors for the UN, save cheetahs in Namibia, and lead global climate change initiatives, making the world more livable and healthier.
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Empowering Young Eco-Heroes to Transform Our World
Discover how Action For Nature inspires young environmental leaders to create lasting change. Through the Eco-Hero Awards, we celebrate youth from around the globe who tackle critical environmental challenges with innovative projects. Watch their journeys and see how they’re building a healthier, more sustainable future for all life on Earth.