Brower Youth Awards for Young Leadership in Environmental Issues

The Brower Youth Awards recognizes six young people in North America annually for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and environmental justice advocacy.  The winners of the award receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California for the award ceremony and wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute.  Young activist leaders ages 13-22 living in North America are eligible to apply.

Samples of projects and campaigns eligible for the award could include, but are not limited to conservation, preservation, or restoration.  Deadline is May 16, 2011-- click the link below for more information.