Call for Nominations: EE 30 Under 30 Initiative

Deadline: 12 May 2025

The EE 30 Under 30 recognizes young people across the globe who are building a sustainable future through education. Nominate yourself or someone you know today!

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 change makers 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. They 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 of perspectives to EE. They highly encourage nominees from across sectors and disciplines to apply. They 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 Criteria

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.
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.

Application Requirements