YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARDS 2010
PROJECT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 26 February The earlier you register the more support our Young Environmentalist Awards team can give you!
Registration entitles you to free training in regional locations. Contact Dharsh Pillay at yea@ecounesco.ie for more details.
Irish language entries also welcome.
Online registration form
ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards 2010
Timeline at a glance
- 26 February 2010: Project submission deadline
- February-March 2010: Judging
- March 2010: Regional Showcases
- May 2010: Showcase and Ceremony
Follow our "Young Environmentalist Awards blog" for all the latest news and action as we head towards 2010!
"I think it is brilliant that so much awareness has been raised and so many young people are involved." - Elaine, Manor House School, Raheny, Dublin
Young Environmentalist Awards Manual
When you register you are entitled to a YEA Manual to help carry out your project.
Young Environmentalist Awards Poster
In addition to the YEA Manual, after registering you can also download the YEA Poster to print and display in your school or youth group centre. This will help you promote your action project.
Young Environmentalist Awards 2009 Projects
For more information, ideas and inspiration, download a copy of our booklet summarising the 2009 shortlisted projects in more details.
Teacher/Leader Training
Once you have registered for the Young Environmentalist Awards, you will have access to training and assistance from ECO-UNESCO’s Environmental Youth Officers.
Regional training dates will be announced throughout the registration process.
Submit your completed project report (no more than 3000 words) and supplementary materials before Friday 26th February. Late entries might not be accepted.
Supplementary materials include:
Please note: Please feel free to submit other work at this stage, for example, picture, scrap book, project diary etc but note that it cannot be returned.
Judging
Throughout February and March each year
Projects are short-listed and selected projects visited in March of each year. This year we will also be carrying out Regional Showcase events allowing more of you to highlight your projects to the public.
Judging Criteria
"It has been one of the best experiences of my life and feel very proud at how far we here come." - Laura, Loreto College, Cavan
Showcasing and Awards Ceremony
May each year
Short-listed projects will showcase their projects and take part in an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements at a fun day for all.
See highlights from the Showcase and Ceremony 2009.
REGISTER NOW!