YEAA! Nominations are open for the Young Environment Ambassador Award 2023

YEAA for the annual Young Environment Ambassador Award! Help us find the right candidates.

This award will be given to three exceptional young people from around the world who are making an extraordinary contribution to protect nature and the environment. Recognised as inspiring young leaders, the award winners will be supported in furthering their efforts.

The award recipients will receive financial support of USD 5’000.

Who Should Win the Young Environment Ambassador Award?

There is no geographic criteria, as we are looking for talent on a global scale. Nominees should be aged 15-30 and have a demonstrated interest, passion and enthusiasm for sustainability. They should be working to create impact and advocacy.

We expect nominees to show evidence of an outstanding contribution to environmental protection and sustainability, or evidence of an ongoing project, initiative, or business led by the applicant, or interest in pursuing higher education in an environment-related field. It can also be evidence of impact and outcomes of the applicant’s initiative, project, or business or advocacy, or campaigns at school, community, or country for sustainable practices.

How to Nominate Candidates?

Anyone can nominate another candidate or themselves as candidate, and you do so by completing the form here by May 31st 2023.

Previous Winners

Check out a few of the previous winners here for inspiration. We look forward to hearing from you.

Conditions

The nomination period runs from 21.04.23 to 31.05.23. The winner will be contacted by e-mail and must reply to the notification e-mail within 10 days. BESTSELLER Foundation reserves the right to draw a new winner if the winner has not responded to the notification e-mail within the deadline. The grant may be subject to personal or grant tax depending on local tax regulation.  

 Use of personal information 

BESTSELLER Foundation is the data controller with respect to personal data collected in relation to the competition. 

The winner’s full name and e-mail address will only be used to contact the winner and make arrangements to provide the winner with the prize. Additionally, the name of the winner will be announced on BESTSELLER Foundation’s website and on social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Instagram.