Submit a NEED Youth Awards Project by April 15th!

NEED's 43rd Annual

Youth Awards Program for

Energy Achievement

Projects are due April 15, 2023

Are your students working on an energy unit this year? Considering submitting a Youth Awards project and receive recognition for your student's work!

There's still time to get a project ready!

Snap some photos and create a digital slideshow.

Two Levels of Entry - Learn More

Level 1 – Signature Project

Level 2 – Foundation Project

What is NEED's Youth Awards Program?

NEED encourages and rewards student leadership and innovation by sponsoring our annual Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement. Schools participating in NEED’s programs are invited to submit digital portfolios of their energy activities (submission is free!).

Already have a project ready? Submit here!

Projects due by April 15th.

Not sure where to begin?

NEED's Youth Awards Program guide has everything you need, including an evaluation rubric, steps to get you through the process, and other resources!

You may view the 2023 Youth Awards guide here .

Need direction?

Take a peek at past Youth Awards Project Winners for some inspiration!

Past projects cover a wide range of energy topics, and are a great starting point to point you in the right direction!

View winning projects here.

NEED's Annual Youth Energy

Conference & Awards

Saturday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 27

Washington, D.C.

Exceptional teachers and students are recognized for their efforts at the state and national level and are invited to attend NEED’s Youth Energy Conference and Awards held each June in Washington, DC. At the conference, students work with their peers to explore new energy activities while NEED teachers have the opportunity to network and re-energize for the coming school year.

Youth Energy Conference and Awards includes:

Student STEM Challenge: Students will work with grade level peers from all around the country to explore in a STEM Challenge.

Teacher and Parent Interactive Sessions: While students work on their STEM Challenge, teachers and parents are invited to improve their energy knowledge and engage in hands-on energy fun.

Welcome dinner and activities.

Dinner cruise and games along the Potomac River.

Touring Washington, D.C.

View Agenda & Details