Call for Nominations: EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025: (Deadline 12 May, 2025)

Nominations are invited for the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025. EE 30 Under 30 recognizes young people across the globe who are building a sustainable future through education. Nominate yourself or someone you know today!

Young people around the world are creating lasting change for both people and the planet. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) EE 30 Under 30 shines the spotlight on these changemakers who demonstrate passion, commitment, and leadership using environmental education. Environmental education (EE) and leadership show up in many different forms! They aim to recognize leaders with a wide range of backgrounds who are bringing new constituencies and insights reaching various audiences and bringing different a diversity of perspectives to EE.

Benefits

The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 will:

• Receive global recognition;
• Join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders;
• Have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be 30 years old or younger (as of May 12, 2025). If you are over 30, you can still nominate someone else!
• Nominees can come from anywhere in the world.
• Nominations must be in English, but your nomination will not be judged based on your English language ability.
• Nominees must be using EE to address sustainability issues, build a more resilient environmental movement, and/or create healthier and more civically engaged communities.
• Nominees must demonstrate some leadership in EE, but you do not need to be in a leadership position to demonstrate leadership! This can include (but is not limited to!) inspiring others to take action towards a shared vision, listening to and taking action for the needs of your community, innovating in the face of challenges, welcoming everyone to participate and engage, and much more.

Deadline: 12 May, 2025

Nomination

Video requirement: All nominees need to submit a short introduction video (90 seconds max) and provide a letter of support. Take a close look at the application, whether you are nominating yourself or someone else, to understand these requirements.

Nominate yourself or someone you know

For more information, see FAQ and visit EE 30 Under 30.