Youth Awards Program

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

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

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.