Project submissions for the 2024 Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement have closed.

Winners will be announced later this month, check back soon!

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.

Group of students around a Youth Awards poster

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

2023 Elementary OK
William R. Teague
Wagoner, OK

Learning About Energy

Project Advisors

Julie Valsaint

Student Advisors

Lily Young, Stone Shaffer, Taya Stanley, Zoey Martin

Awards

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2023 Elementary NC
Reedy Fork Elementary
Greensboro, NC

Power Projects

Project Advisors

Tracee Weathersby

Student Advisors

Hayden Gee, Kavach Patel

Awards

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2023 Junior MA
Mount Alvernia Academy
Chestnut Hill, MA

LED Lights the Way

Project Advisors

Maria Lyons

Student Advisors

Anastasia Alfonkin, Eric Gentile, Caroline McRoskey, Cameron Power

Awards

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2023 Elementary MD
Washington Episcopal School
Bethesda, MD

Energy Savers Plan

Project Advisors

Katherine Owens

Awards

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2023 Elementary MD
Suitland Elementary
Suitland, MD

Energy Awareness Crew

Project Advisors

Adebisi Babayemi

Student Advisors

Skylar Philpot

Awards

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2023 Elementary KY
Saint Agnes
Louisville, KY

Ambassadors for Energy

Project Advisors

Kelley Mullaney-Schleg

Student Advisors

William Hunn, Katherine Meirose, Ryan Mills, Madison Miller

Awards

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2023 Elementary KY
Maryville Elementary
Hillview, KY

Energy Savers

Project Advisors

Ms. Vuleta, Mrs. Tabler, Mrs. Fiske

Awards

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2023 Elementary KY
Bremen Elementary School
Bremen, KY

Every day is ENERGY DAY when you’re an ENERGY EAGLE!

Project Advisors

Mandy Toomey

Awards

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2023 Elementary FL
Timberlin Creek Elementary
Saint Augustine, FL

Sustainable Food Production

Project Advisors

Nicole Haragutchi

Student Advisors

Ricardo Haragutchi

Awards

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2023 Elementary FL
Morningside Elementary
Port St Lucie, FL

“There’s No Place Like Home”

Project Advisors

Mollie Mukhamedov

Student Advisors

Liron Halberg, Easton Black

Awards

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