Deadline: 15-Apr-22
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes to celebrate inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America.
Established in 2001 by author TA Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and the environment.
Benefits
- $ 10,000 Award: Winners each receive $ 10,000 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project.
- Recognition Gifts: Each winner receives a beautiful personalized plaque and recognition certificate.
- Young Heroes Materials: Each winner receives a signed copy of The Hero's Trail by Barron Prize founder TA Barron, along with a copy of Dream Big, documentary film profiling several former Barron Prize winners. Winners also receive Young Heroes Activity Guide and Bibliography.
- Networking Opportunities: Winners are given the opportunity to connect with other Barron Prize honorees through Young Heroes online forum.
- Media Coverage: Winners are provided with numerous media opportunities – print, television, and radio – to publicize and extend the reach of their service work.
Eligibility Criteria
The Barron Prize welcomes applications from public-spirited young people who are:
- between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
- permanent residents of and currently residing in the USA or Canada
- currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
- working as an individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.
Note: The Barron Prize does not discriminate against its applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
For more information, visit Gloria Barron Prize.
For more information, visit https://barronprize.org/apply/