Posted on February 9, 2012
Deadline: April 30, 2012

Nominations of Young Volunteers Invited for Gloria Barron Prize

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders in the United States who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet.

Each year, the Barron Prize honors twenty-five young people nationwide. Half the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.

Nominees, who may range in age from 8 to 18 years old, must have been the prime mover of the service activity for which they are nominated and must have demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals.

Nominations are invited from adults who have solid knowledge of the nominee and his or her work but who are not related to the nominee. This could include teachers, librarians, and civic or religious leaders, among others.

Prize winners will receive $2,500 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project.

Visit the Barron Prize Web site for complete program information, an FAQ, and the nomination form.

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Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Children and Youth
Geographic Funding Area: National

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