Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Deadline for nominations: April 30, 2010

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Nominees, who may range in age from 8 to 18 years old, must have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Nominees must be nominated by responsible adults who have solid knowledge of the young person's heroic activities, and who are not related to the nominee.

Winners of the Barron Prize receive $2,500 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project.

For more information:
http://www.barronprize.org/index.html