GreenPrize Award Program

Now accepting submissions for 2024!

Overview:

Be an eco-champion and make the world a greener place with GreenPrize!

The Detroit Zoological Society invites student groups in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to participate in the 2024-2025 GreenPrize award program. This program encourages students to organize “EcoClubs” or “Green Teams” and lead a project in their school or community that benefits the environment and creates a connection between the community and the natural world.

Stage 1 of the program is open to all interested EcoClubs and Green Teams in the tri-county area. Groups are asked to plan a project that positively impacts the environment and engages the community. Student groups are encouraged to use this opportunity to help their school receive Michigan Green School certification. Projects will be evaluated based on meeting program requirements and the quality of the proposal, which is determined by a jury vote. Student groups may choose to advance one or more of the Green Activities suggested by the Michigan Green Schools program, or propose their own creative projects. Successful teams will receive a monetary award and be invited to participate in Stage 2 of the program — implementing the proposed project.

Stage 2 of the program invites teams to submit proof of implementation. Award-winning teams will have the opportunity to win secondary prizes!

GreenPrize is open to fifth- through 12th-grade student teams in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Each team must have a staff or faculty adviser to serve as a contact for the project. The adviser will be the go-to for the students and hold them accountable as the project moves through its phases.

 

PURPOSE

The GreenPrize Award Program encourages young people to consider how their actions impact the environment and gives students the resources they need to protect the planet. By supporting the next generation, we can work together to create a greener future for all.

 

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Step 1: LEARN MORE | ATTEND OUR TALKING SESSION

Step 2: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

  • Final proposals must be submitted by 11 a.m. Nov 11, 2024. View full program guidelines here.

Step 3: WINNERS ANNOUNCED | STAY TUNED TO YOUR INBOX

  • All award winners will be announced via email on Dec 9, 2024.

Step 4: HAVE FUN & GET IT DONE

  • Take your winnings to the next level! All award winners can win a second prize upon successfully using their winnings to execute their proposal and submitting a final project summary by 4 p.m. Apr 4, 2024.