Each year, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes recognizes 25 outstanding young people for their contribution to people or the environment. Founded on the premise that "young people need real, heroic role models who have made a meaningful difference in the world," the Barron Prize makes young heroes' stories accessible to the world.
The twenty-five winners receive $2,500 for their project or for higher education, a hero's study guide, documentary, and other print materials on leadership and social change, plus access to a young heroes network and media opportunities!
Adults, nominate a young person (between the ages of 8 and 18) by by April 30, 2012!
Meet other Youth Venturers who have won the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes in the past!
2011
Rujul - A 501c3 non-profit, Drinking Water for India is run by a group of students seeking to bring safe, clean drinking water to villagers in India by installing tube wells in rural communities.
Jonny - Jonny invented GreenShields, polycarbonate shields that attach to the front of school buses, making them more aerodynamic and more fuel efficient.
2010
Chloe - The student-run high school club Climate Action Club helps residents fight global warming in Maine and influenced the state to launch a state-wide reusable bag campaign.
2009
Sejal - Sejal founded Girls Helping Girls, a non-profit organization that trains girls around the world to become problem solvers in their communities.
Becca - At the age of 10, Becca sought to share her passion for science with other girls and founded AstroTots Space Camp for Little Dippers, a free science camp for disadvantaged girls that is offered in cities across the U.S. and in several foreign countries.
Read about winners from 2001-2009.
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