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NEED Youth Awards Program

Funder: National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project

Geographic Scope: National, with state-level awards across multiple states including California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia

Focus Areas: Student energy education achievement, school-based energy programs, student leadership

Description: Annual awards program recognizing schools and student teams for their excellence in energy education and energy-related projects. Awards recognize achievement at both national and state levels across elementary, junior, and senior school categories.

Award Categories:

  • Elementary School of the Year

  • Junior School of the Year

  • Senior School of the Year

  • Rookie categories (first-year participants)

  • Special Project of the Year
  • Participating States: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

    Eligibility: K-12 schools and student teams participating in NEED programs

    Contact Information:

  • Email: info@need.org

  • Phone: 1-800-875-5029

  • Address: 8408 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Schools interested in participating in the Youth Awards program should contact NEED for information about nomination and application procedures.

    Contact: info@need.org or 1-800-875-5029

    Note: Winners are announced annually, with national winners and state-level winners recognized.

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