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Environmental Protection
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EPA-171-F-94-003
The President's
Environmental Youth
Awards
1993 National Winners
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The President's Environmental Youth Awards
Young people in all fifty states are invited to participate in the
President's Environmental Youth Awards Program, which
offers them, individually and collectively, an opportunity to
become an environmental force within their community.
The President's Environmental Youth Awards Program
encourages individuals, school classes, schools, summer
camps, public interest groups, and youth organizations to
promote local, positive community involvement.
"Environmental
Protection begins with
environmental
education. Only by
learning how we relate
to our environment can
we contribute to
making and keeping the
world around us a safer,
cleaner place to live."
Carol M. Browner
Administrator
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1993 Project Examples
While on vacation from Harrington, Rhode
Island, fifth-grader Kate McCalmont saw turtles
hatching on the beach. Kate observed that
many of the baby turtles did not survive. That
sparked her interest in the study of turtles.
Back home, Kate found the endangered Dia-
mondback Terrapin existing in Harrington's
Hundred Acre Cove. She launched an extensive
campaign to protect the endangered terrapin.
Kate persuaded the Town Council to name the
terrapin Harrington's official town animal.
Nineteen students at Hopatcong, New Jersey
Middle School observed how the brook trout is
highly sensitive to changes in its natural habitat
and is, therefore, a good indicator of environ-
mental quality. New Jersey has designated the
brook trout a threatened species. The students
formed the Brook Trout Bunch and began ac-
tivities to educate the public about the brook
trout's habitat and sensitivity to pollution. Gov-
ernor James Florio visited their school to sign
the bill designating the Brook Trout as New
Jersey's State Fish.
Twelve students at Franklin County Middle
School, Gainesville, Georgia formed the
SWaMP (Solid Waste Management Plan) Kids
group to tackle the problem of solid waste in
their community. They researched the Georgia
Solid Waste Management Act of 1991 and wrote
and published a Solid Waste Management Plan
for Franklin County, Georgia. They
assisted the county and five cities in
getting organized to support the plan.
The SWaMP Kids believed
their were errors in the county's solid
waste cost report and contacted their
legislators. Franklin County is amend-
ing its report. They produced a video
tape now being used to educate the
public about the problem of solid
waste and possible solutions to the
problem.
Nineteen students of Tillicum
Middle School, Bellevue, Washington
formed Waste Busters to implement
and maintain the school's waste reduc-
tion and recycling programs. They also
designed and built a prototype wash-
able aluminum pizza box and a plastic
pizza box. The pizza company that de-
livers pizzas to the school has ordered
the plastic boxes. The students are waiting to see
if the use of plastic pizza boxes will spread to
other restaurants.
How The Program Works
The program has two components: the
regional certificate program and the national
awards competition. Regional certificates are
awarded by the Regional Offices of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. The national
award winners are selected by the Regional
Offices and their recognition program is
administered by EPA Headquarters in
Washington, D.C.
Regional Certificate Program
The sponsor must complete the attached
application and mail it to the appropriate EPA
Regional Office (see listing on back of brochure).
The regional certificate program is conducted
year-round; therefore, applications for the
regional program can be submitted at any time.
If a project is completed in the regional
component of the program, all participants will
receive certificates signed by the President of the
United States, honoring them for their efforts in
environmental protection.
National Awards Competition
If a project produced especially significant
results, sponsors are encouraged to enter the
national awards competition by marking the
appropriate box on the application. One
outstanding project from each of the ten EPA
Regions is selected for national honors.
National individual project winners, or one
n presentative from a national award-winning
group project, along with one project sponsor,
\\ ill receive an expense-paid trip to Washington,
IXC. They will participate in the annual National
Awards Ceremony, and consult with the EPA
Y)uth Work Group about the President's
Environmental Youth Awards Program and other
environmental education initiatives for young
people.
The President's Environmental Youth Awards
program was expanded in 1991 to include
corporate sponsorship and grants. The Keebler
Company presented SI,000 grants to each winner.
Church & Dwight Company, Inc., makers of Arm
& Hammer Baking Soda, hosted a luncheon,
p esented a $1,000 grant to each winner, and also
p vsented a smaller grant to the first, second, and
tl ird runner-up in each region.
A p p I i c at i o n P roced u res
Although creativity is encouraged, applications
nuist conform to the following guidelines:
« The sponsor(s) MUST sign and date the
application.
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The application must sumrn iri/e the project in
no less than three and no mo x1 than five 8-1/2
by 11 inch pages, not including supporting
materials. These supporting materials may
include mounted photographs, news clippings,
and other supplemental items such as full texts of
scientific papers. Typed (double spaced)
applications are encouraged. Applicants should
type or write only on one side of each sheet.
Applicants are strongly urgi d to follow the
specific criteria that the Regional judging Panel
will use to evaluate applicatic
Criteria.) Because judges cann
students are encouraged to in*
newspaper articles, and other
materials with their applicatic*
the judging panel to gain am
view of a project.
On a separate sheet of pape
3-5 page application, list the ^
applicable), names of individt
of all project participants and
the project name if it has one
home and work telephone nu
must appear on this sheet
How To Apply
Eligibility
To be eligible, a young person, or group of
young persons, must have completed an
environmental projecl while in grades
kindergarten through 12, and the project must be
sponsored by at least one iduil representative of
their school, camp, youth group, or public
interest group.
ns. (See Judging
.it visit projects,
lude photographs,
supporting
ns. This will help
ire comprehensive
, attached to the
,roup name (if
.aIs and addresses
sponsors. Also list
The sponsor's
nbers and signature
Application Deadline
To participate in the annual national awards
competition, projects must be completed by July
31 of the award year; applications must be mailed
to the appropriate Regional Office; and
applications must be postmarked by July 31 or
earlier of the same award year. Do not mail the
application to EPA Headquarters in
Washington, D.C.
Judging Criteria
Each Regional Awards Panel will judge
projects on:
The environmental need for the project.
The environmental appropriateness of the
project.
Accomplishment of goals.
The long-term environmental benefits derived
from the project.
Positive environmental impact on the local
community and society.
The extent to which the project was designed,
coordinated, and implemented due to the young
person's or persons' initiative.
The positive ways in which other groups or
individuals were involved to provide funds,
resources, or publicity.
Innovation.
Soundness of approach, rationale, and scientific
design (if applicable).
Clarity and effectiveness of presentation.
Role of Sponsor
The adult sponsor plays an important role in
helping a young person or group of young
people carry out their projects and apply for
awards. Sponsors should offer suggestions and
advice on:
Developing a sound approach to the project.
Project implementation.
Working with other groups and individuals in
the community.
Completing the application form(s) and
preparing accompanying materials.
The sponsor must be an adult and can be a
teacher, youth group advisor, summer camp
counselor, or community leader. Young people
must work closely with the sponsor(s) throughout
the project and application procedures. Questions
not answered by this brochure can be directed to
your state's EPA regional office.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
President's Environmental Youth Awards Application
Individual, School, Camp, or Youth Group. (Circieone) Sponsor
This is a voluntary program. Applications should be
completed only by those who wish to participate.
Name
Street
City
State Zip
Name
Street
f-ity
Stat° Zip
Project Award To Be Considered For:
REGIONAL
NATIONAL
AWARD
(Check One or Both).
Describe Project and results achieved.
Number of
Certificates
Required
Project Dates
Beginning _
Ending _
Presentation
Date or Last
Day of Term -
Name organizations which helped on project and describe how they helped.
Did Project
Recieve Press
Coverage?
Yes
No
If "Yes" attach Press Clippings
On a separate sheet of paper, please list the name(s), addresses, ages and grades of individuals qualifying for awards. Print or type the name(s)
Signatures Application must be signed by adult sponsors.
OMB 2090-0007 - Expiration Date: December 31, 1995
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