NEED's Annual
Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement
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Celebrating 45 Years of Kids Teaching Kids
NEED schools have outstanding classroom-based programs in which students learn about energy. Some schools have student leaders who extend these activities into their communities. To recognize outstanding achievement and reward this leadership, The NEED Project conducts the National Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement.
Youth Awards Resources
Project Guidelines
Information about starting and finishing your project, formatting and presentation, adding a video, and submitting your work.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Awards, project submissions, and participation.
Program Guide
Full information about the Youth Awards in convenient e-publication or .pdf download format.
The Youth Awards Program is great for all schools—new to energy education, or veteran. Projects and outreach completed for the program provide opportunity for enrichment and engagement, as well as an opportunity for your students, classroom, and school to shine.
PAST YOUTH AWARDS WINNERS
STEM Explorers 2025
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
Love the Boot
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
Meet Dirttme King: Da Real Trash Keeper
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
NGSL Solar Backpack Project
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
RISE Climate Solutions Campaign
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
Powering Up School with Energy Education
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
Winfield Energy Club 2024-2025
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
Forest Air Watch: Student Led Air Quality Study
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
Educating the Community on Clean Energy Alternatives…
Project Advisors
Student Advisors
Awards
