[BHS etree] MISC: Brower Youth Awards Call for Entries

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This posting was submitted by BHS parent and BSEP member Jahlee
Arakaki jarakaki at berkeley.edu.
Please reply to: Jason Salfi, mailto:jasonsalfi at earthisland.org

CALL FOR ENTRIES - Brower Youth Awards

Overview and Eligibility

What:   An annual national award that recognizes six young people for
their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of
environmental and social justice advocacy.  The winners of the award
receive $3000 in cash, a trip to California for the award ceremony
and Yosemite camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and
opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute.

Who:    Young leaders ages 13 to 22 as of July 1, 2006.

When:   Completed Application must be postmarked or e-mailed by April
15, 2006.

Where:  North America

Why:    Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Award to
honor young people working in the bold spirit of David Brower.  Earth
Island is committed to nurturing new leaders who address problem
solving for a vital future.

To apply contact:
Jason Salfi
Earth Island Institute
415-788-3666 x 144
jasonsalfi at earthisland.org