Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds across the U.S. and Canada. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment. Winners receive $10,000 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project, along with recognition gifts, networking opportunities, and media coverage. The prize recognizes young people who have organized and led extraordinary service activities that clearly benefit other people or the planet, demonstrating heroic character qualities such as courage, compassion, dedication, generosity, perseverance, and high moral purpose.