YES Medal Award with Grant

YES Medal Award with Grant

Organization: Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES)
Location: Washington, DC, US
Website: ylaces.org

Overview

Annual award honoring an individual for exceptional leadership and advocacy in engaging youth and the public in doing environmental science. Award is accompanied by a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit of the winner's choosing.

Award Amount

$10,000 grant to the nonprofit organization of the awardee's choosing.

Award Purpose

The YES Medal recognizes individuals making significant contributions to:
• Engaging youth in environmental science
• Citizen science program development
• Community engagement in scientific research
• Environmental education leadership

Awardee Profile

Recipients have included:
• Award-winning scientists
• Multi-billion dollar corporations (e.g., ESRI)
• Early-career professionals demonstrating excellence in citizen science and youth engagement
• Leaders in environmental education and community-based conservation

Recipient Characteristics (2020 Example)

Awardees demonstrate:
• Excellence and dedication in their field
• Willingness to collaborate and support colleagues
• Leadership in community engagement
• Innovation in program development
• Strong communication and partnership skills
• Commitment to environmental science education

Award History

• Established in 2014
• Presented annually since 2014
• Recipients select nonprofit recipients for the $10,000 grant

Contact Information

Dixon Butler, President Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists 1920 Quincy Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: (202) 302-0302 Email: dixon@ylaces.org