ECO-HERO AWARD WINNERS

Priyanshi Poddar
Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities & Communities, Environmental Education & Awareness Laila Moiré-Selvage Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities & Communities, Environmental Education & Awareness Laila Moiré-Selvage

Priyanshi Poddar

2025: 1st PLACE
Priyanshi Poddar, 16, from Biratnagar, Nepal, is transforming rubber waste into comfort and dignity for underserved communities. Through her Saathi initiative, she upcycles discarded rubber into mats and clogs, benefiting over 4,000 individuals and preventing significant CO₂ emissions.

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Aziza Kennedy
Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Climate Action & Energy, Environmental Education & Awareness Laila Moiré-Selvage Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Climate Action & Energy, Environmental Education & Awareness Laila Moiré-Selvage

Aziza Kennedy

2025: HONORABLE MENTION
Aziza Kennedy, 16, from Alexandria, Virginia, transformed her school's waste management by establishing the "SJC Compost Initiative." Through unwavering persistence, she successfully implemented composting to combat food waste and reduce emissions.

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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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