Youth Award Winners

NEED encourages all students and classrooms to get involved in energy outreach. 

By doing so, students take ownership of their learning, are able to show confidence in their knowledge gains, and become leaders in the classroom. NEED’s annual Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement rewards students for their efforts in energy outreach and student leadership. 

 National Award Winner

 State Award Winner

 Outstanding Project Recognition

Year

State

School Level

2025 Junior KS
Beloit Jr. Sr. High School
Beloit, KS

Beloit USD 273 STEM Club

Project Advisors

Christie Fouts

Student Advisors

Madison Stillwell, Oakleigh Adams, Alison Goddard, Emmery Manning, Charlotte Norton, Whitley Gronewoller, Aaliyah Dunigan, Brecken Lesage, Avery Loomis

Awards

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2025 Junior KY
Ockerman Middle School
Florence, KY

STEM Explorers 2025

Project Advisors

Jennifer Davis

Student Advisors

AJ Schroder, Ben Nelson

Awards

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2025 Junior LA
St. Margaret Catholic School
Lake Charles, LA

Love the Boot

Project Advisors

Judy Reeves

Student Advisors

Morgan Flanders, Cullen Clanton, Demoine Mercer, Zach Simon, Dwight Mose, Ariane Thomas

Awards

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2025 Junior TN
Ivy Academy
Soddy-Daisy, TN

NGSL Solar Backpack Project

Project Advisors

Jerry Webb

Student Advisors

Madison Dickerson

Awards

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2025 Junior IL
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Winfield, IL

Powering Up School with Energy Education

Project Advisors

Scott Valenta

Student Advisors

Francis Roldan, Cesar Pena

Awards

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2025 Elementary CA
Urbita Elementary
San Bernardino, CA

Earthsavers Are Energy Minded!

Project Advisors

Andrea Schindler

Student Advisors

Daniela Perez, Kendra Delgadillo, Molly Meraz, Emily Ramirez, Juliana Sendry, Meilani Parra, Noah Salmeron, Nathan Vasquez Almaraz, Isabella Martinez, Anna Oliva, Victoria Hernandez

Awards

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2025 Elementary FL
Morningside Elementary
Port St Lucie, FL

Bringing our A game!

Project Advisors

Mollie Mukhamedov

Student Advisors

Olivia Salmon

Awards

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2025 Elementary FL
A.K. Suter Elementary
Pensacola, FL

It’s All About Energy!

Project Advisors

Cindy Bradley

Student Advisors

Jackson Gray, Ansel Ramos, Cooper Smith, Robert Leahy, Wesley Cannon, Oliver Zimmerman, Killian Pries, Charlie Davis

Awards

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Oconnell College Prep 2022
2022 Senior TX
O'Connell College Preparatory School
Galveston, TX

O’Connell College Preparatory School’s OC Green Team: Putting the Green Back in Galveston Island!

Project Advisors

Nina Corley

Student Advisors

Kyle Tan, Taylor Albert

Awards

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General Franks Elementary School
2022 Elementary TX
General Franks Elementary
Midland, TX

Make Everyday Earth Day

Project Advisors

Cadi Gillette

Student Advisors

Maddi Phillips, Regan Blagg, Trinity Cartwright, Ashtyn Healer, Lianely Portillo, Andrea Molinar, Aidan Smith, Nadia Olivas

Awards

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Southern Guilford High School 2022
2022 Senior NC
Southern Guilford High
Greensboro, NC

Rebuilding a Culture

Project Advisors

Mark Case

Student Advisors

Oliva Gaston, Elizabeth Cook

Awards

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Suitland Elementary School 2022
2022 Elementary MD
Suitland Elementary
Suitland, MD

Suitland Elementary Energy Adventures

Project Advisors

Adebisi Babayemi

Student Advisors

Yadira Fuentes, Yahaira Fuentes

Awards

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