Online Applications Open For The 2026 Gloria Barron Prize For Young Heroes

(MENAFN- GetNews) "“Nothing is more inspiring than stories about heroic people who have truly made a difference to the world. And we need our heroes today more than ever. Not celebrities but true heroes ¬¬-- people whose character can inspire us all. That is the purpose of the Barron Prize: to share positive examples of heroism with as many young people as possible,” says T.A. Barron, Barron Prize founder."The online application system for the 2026 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is now open. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment. Fifteen top winners each receive $10,000 to support their service work or higher education. The 15 winners and 10 runners-up will be announced in September.

Beginning with the 2026 awards cycle, the Barron Prize has moved to a two-step application process: a pre-application due March 15th and the full application due April 15th. Applicants must complete the short online pre-application as Step 1 and will be notified via email within 10 days regarding their eligibility to proceed with Step 2 of the application process.

The pre-application link is available only until March 15, 2026 at barronprize/apply.

Over the past 25 years, the Barron Prize has honored 625 inspiring, public-spirited young people from across the U.S. and Canada. These young heroes have helped the hungry and the homeless, invented life-saving technologies, protected our oceans and endangered species, and addressed climate change, among myriad other initiatives. They have raised more than $31 million for their causes and have inspired countless people by their example

Since its inception, the Barron Prize has awarded nearly two million dollars to young leaders and has won the support of Girl Scouts of the USA, Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots, and Youth Service America, among other organizations.

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About the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

The Barron Prize is a national award that annually honors 25 inspiring young heroes who are making a difference to people and the environment. Through the years, the Prize has earned the support of Girl Scouts of the USA, The Wilderness Society, Youth Service America, and Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots, among other organizations.

For information about the Barron Prize, visit

About T. A. Barron

T. A. Barron grew up in Colorado ranch country and traveled widely as a Rhodes Scholar. He is the winner of the de Grummond Medallion for“lifetime contribution to the field of children's and young adult literature.” His highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling books include The Lost Years of Merlin (now being developed into a film), The Great Tree of Avalon (a New York Times bestseller), The Ancient One, and The Hero's Trail, which profiles heroic young people from diverse backgrounds and inspires young people to think of how they can make a positive difference in the world. He loves to write and hike in Colorado.

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