America's Next Eco-Star

Join the search for America’s Next Eco-Star!

Are you an eco-savvy individual? Do you have a friend or know someone that could be the nation’s future energy leader? If so, show us!

It’s simple. All you have to do is nominate yourself, a friend, or someone you know between the ages of 16 and 26 that you feel has the capacity to lead the next energy-efficient generation. Help us find America’s Next-Eco-Star now!

What is an Eco-Star? An Eco-Star is someone doing amazing things to improve the environment and our nation’s energy use, either on campus, through an organization or in their personal life. Share any stories, resumes, photos or videos that demonstrate commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency! The more you have to show us, the better! The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

Prizes:

• The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the summer 2012 Sustainable Futures Academy at the Salzburg Global Seminar in Austria, along with a fellowship in the Washington, D.C., office of SmartPower. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 5, 2012.
• The winning contestant’s college or university will receive national recognition as the home of America’s Next Eco-Star and a leader in campus sustainability. Even better: the sustainability director of the winning contestant’s college or university will receive $1,000 from SmartPower to use towards their school’s sustainability efforts.
• The president of the winning contestant’s college or university will be invited to attend the 2012 Sustainable Futures Academy at the Salzburg Global Seminar, joining a select group of their sustainably minded peers.

Nominate the eco-stars you know now! For more information, contact Pat Doherty at pdoherty@smartpower.org or visit www.americasnextecostar.com.