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

St Margaret 2021
2021 Junior LA
Saint Margaret Catholic School
Lake Charles, LA

Pro Terra Nova

Project Advisors

Judy Reeves, Devon Melville

Awards

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Rolling Hills Elementary
2020 Elementary OH
Rolling Hills Elementary
Springfield, OH

Ohio Energy

Project Advisors

Debbie Pellington

Awards

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River Valley High School
2019 Senior OH
River Valley High School
Caledonia, OH

An Energy Efficient Future

Project Advisors

Pamela Holman

Student Advisors

Caroline Lee, Mindy Klaus

Awards

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Reedy Fork Elementary 2021
2020 Elementary NC
Reedy Fork Elementary
Greensboro, NC

The Wave of Energy Education

Project Advisors

Tracee Weathersby

Student Advisors

Zymeire Dixon

Awards

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Reedy Fork Elementary 2021
2021 Elementary NC
Reedy Fork Elementary
Greensboro, NC

Reaching Community

Project Advisors

Tracee Weathersby

Awards

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Paul Gates Elementary School
2019 Elementary MA
Paul P. Gates School
Acton, MA

The Gates Green Team Composting Project

Project Advisors

Cindy Holt, Rebecca Acheson

Awards

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Olde Sawmill Elementary
2019 Elementary OH
Olde Sawmill Elementary
Dublin, OH

Olde Sawmill Elementary Energy Project

Project Advisors

Erin Faulk

Student Advisors

Noah Ucman, Selena Ramos

Awards

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Old Mill Elementary
2019 Elementary KY
Old Mill Elementary
Mt. Washington, KY

Old Mill NEED Project 2019

Project Advisors

Tammy Reed

Student Advisors

Brooklyn Ciarlante, Kodie Wood

Awards

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Ockerman Middle School 2019
2019 Junior KY
Ockerman Middle School
Florence, KY

Let’s Talk Energy

Project Advisors

Jennifer Davis

Student Advisors

Molly Weaver, Audrey Randolph

Awards

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Ockerman Middle School 2020
2020 Junior KY
Ockerman Middle School
Florence, KY

The Power of One

Project Advisors

Jennifer Davis

Student Advisors

Molly Weaver, Audrey Randolph

Awards

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