ECO-HERO AWARD WINNERS

Justin Friesen
Where Are They Now, Waste Reduction & Recycling, Technology & Innovation Laila Moiré-Selvage Where Are They Now, Waste Reduction & Recycling, Technology & Innovation Laila Moiré-Selvage

Justin Friesen

2003 International Young Eco-Hero Awards
A 2003 Eco-Hero who interviewed the Prime Minister at age 10, Justin Friesen has transformed his early advocacy into a career as a Creative Director and filmmaker. Discover how his childhood passion for nature and media led him to lead creative strategies for major Canadian firms.

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Ana Lucía Pérez Escalera
Environmental Education & Awareness, Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities & Communities Laila Moiré-Selvage Environmental Education & Awareness, Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities & Communities Laila Moiré-Selvage

Ana Lucía Pérez Escalera

2025: DR. MARY GRIFFIN-JONES AWARD
Ana Lucía Pérez Escalera, 13, from Salinas, Puerto Rico, leads "De a Pokito por Puerto Rico." She educates over 100,000 people on environmental care and waste reduction through STEAM, hackathons, and legislative advocacy.

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Ananya & Shyam Manikandan
Environmental Education & Awareness, Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Climate Action & Energy Laila Moiré-Selvage Environmental Education & Awareness, Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Climate Action & Energy Laila Moiré-Selvage

Ananya & Shyam Manikandan

2025: FINALISTS
Ananya and Shyam Manikandan, a brother-sister duo from the UAE, champion sustainable living through an innovative blend of short films, music, and community action, inspiring thousands to reduce waste and protect the planet.

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