Applications Invited for EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025

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About the Organization

NAAEE’s influence stretches across North America and around the world, with members in more than 30 countries. NAAEE and its 56 state, provincial, and regional Affiliate organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have more than 20K members across business, government, higher education, formal and nonformal education, early childhood education, science education and STEM, and other sectors of society.

About the Event

Young people around the world are creating lasting change for both people and the planet. NAAEE’s EE 30 Under 30 shines the spotlight on these changemakers who demonstrate passion, commitment, and leadership using environmental education. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 will receive global recognition, join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders, and have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking.

Environmental education (EE) and leadership show up in many different forms! We aim to recognize leaders with a wide range of backgrounds who are bringing new constituencies and insights reaching various audiences and bringing different a diversity ofperspectives to EE. We highly encourage nominees from across sectors and disciplines to apply. We welcome nominees who are:

• Working at any scale: local, national, regional, or global, in rural or urban contexts, just to name a few!
• In any position or role: community organizer, director, consultant, artist, teacher, and much more.
• Using education in any context: in schools, businesses, communities, church groups, networks, government, the media—you name it!

Eligibility

• Nominees must be 30 years old or younger (as of May 12, 2025). If you are over 30, you can still nominate someone else!
• Nominees can come from anywhere in the world.
• Nominations must be in English, but your nomination will not be judged based on your English language ability.
• Nominees must be using EE to address sustainability issues, build a more resilient environmental movement, and/or create healthier and more civically engaged communities. Read more about key elements of EE here.
• Nominees must demonstrate some leadership in EE, but you do not need to be in a leadership position to demonstrate leadership! This can include (but is not limited to!) inspiring others to take action towards a shared vision, listening to and taking action for the needs of your community, innovating in the face of challenges, welcoming everyone to participate and engage, and much more.
• Video requirement: All nominees need to submit a short introduction video (90 seconds max) and provide a letter of support. Please take a close look at the application, whether you are nominating yourself or someone else, to understand these requirements.

How to Apply

Apply by: May 12 at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time

Please direct any questions to ee30u30@naaee.org

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