NWP Apprentice Ecologist Awards: 2025
Congratulations to all the national and international Nicodemus Wilderness Project (NWP) youth volunteers who conducted an environmental cleanup or conservation project this year as part of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative! These youth volunteers, including those who are at-risk and disadvantaged, have helped rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities. Their work has improved local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action. We thank every youth volunteer who participated this year; they have made the world a better place!!! View winners of the Apprentice Ecologist Awards from last year (2024).
A judging committee of NWP board members and past winners of the Apprentice Ecologist Awards have voted for the top five projects from 2025. These winning authors embodied the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ by demonstrating exceptional initiative, leadership, and environmental stewardship in their projects. The author of the top-ranked project essay received a $1,000 scholarship award from the Nicodemus Wilderness Project. The authors of the second and third ranked project essays received $500 and $250 scholarship awards, respectively. Since 2008, we have awarded $22,700 in scholarships to 50 Apprentice Ecologists for their college educations.
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NWP award-winning essay authored by Alexandra.
2025 Winner
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NWP award-winning essay authored by Aarin.
2025 First Runner-Up
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NWP award-winning essay authored by Khiara.
2025 Second Runner-Up
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NWP award-winning essay authored by CJ.
2025 Honorable Mention
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NWP award-winning essay authored by Lauren.
2025 Honorable Mention
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