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We are pleased to present the 2025 Slingshot Challenge Award Recipients. These 15 award recipients were announced during the 2025 Slingshot Challenge Celebration event. This group stood out to our selection panel because of their alignment to the Slingshot Challenge selection criteria. From passionate advocates to inspiring storytellers, these young stewards of the planet are using their voice and ingenuity to tackle the planet’s most pressing environmental issues.

See additional submissions that caught our attention and earned an Honorable Mention in our Slingshot Videos for Change showcase. Join us in celebrating these young leaders and encouraging the next generation of conservation heroes to step up and make a difference! 

The next challenge opens in early fall. If you are over the age of 18, you can take action by promoting this challenge to any 13-18-year-olds in your networks and by encouraging them to sign up and submit their idea issues. You can also sign up as an educator or supporter to receive resources and important Slingshot Challenge notifications!