Rewarding Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

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

Founded by author T. A. Barron and named for his mother, the Barron Prize annually selects 10 winners nationwide, half of whom focus on helping their communities and fellow humans, and half of whom focus on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.

Students no younger than 8 and no older than 18 at the time of the nomination deadline are eligible. Nominees must be legal residents of the United States or Canada, and must have participated in the work for which they are being nominated within 12 months prior to the nomination deadline. Nominations are submitted by adults with solid knowledge of the nominee’s work, but who are not related. This could include teachers, librarians, civic leaders, etc.

Winners each receive $2,000 to be applied to their higher education or their service project.

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2008. For complete details and to obtain a nomination packet, and to read about previous heroes, visit www.barronprize.org.