Barron Prize Celebrates 25 Years of Awarding Young Heroes

January 08, 2025 at 08:30 AM EST

“When I look at the accomplishments of these young heroes and the scope of what they have achieved during the last quarter century, I am filled with awe and appreciation,” says Prize founder and author T. A. Barron. “They work hard to make their ideals and passions a reality and are an inspiring example to us all. I am so proud of these young people who are changing the world, and I can’t wait to learn how the 2025 applicants are making a positive difference.”

Over the past twenty-five years, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes has honored hundreds of young people from across the U.S. and Canada who have addressed a wide range of important issues and made a meaningful impact on the world. The online application for the 2025 awards cycle is now open.

Established in 2001, the prestigious Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people, their communities, and the planet. Fifteen top winners each receive $10,000 to support their service work or higher education. The young heroes are as diverse as their service projects. They are female and male, urban and rural, and from a wide variety of backgrounds, but they all demonstrate heroic character traits such as courage, compassion, tenacity, generosity, and a positive spirit.

Barron Prize winners have helped the hungry and the homeless, invented life-saving technologies, protected endangered species, addressed climate change, and improved literacy, among other initiatives. They have raised more than $31 million for their causes and have inspired countless people by their example. Many of the young heroes have continued their environmental and humanitarian work into adulthood.

T. A. Barron writes about fictional young heroes in his bestselling books and founded the nonprofit Barron Prize to champion real-life youth and inspire others. He named the award after his mother, Gloria Barron, who believed that every person, no matter their age or circumstance, has the power to make the world a better place.

“Nothing is more uplifting than learning about heroic people who have truly made a difference,” says T. A. Barron. “The goal of the Barron Prize is to shine the spotlight on these amazing young people so that their example will encourage others to take action.”

To learn more and apply online for 2025 visit http://www.barronprize.org/

About the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

The Barron Prize is a national award that annually honors 25 inspiring young heroes who are making a difference to people and the environment. Through the years, the Prize has earned the support of Girl Scouts of the USA, The Wilderness Society, Youth Service America, and Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, among other organizations.

For information about the Barron Prize, visit www.barronprize.org

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