ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 10 - 18

School level: All-Ireland youth programme for ages 10-18

Competition stages: Register interest, project submission, ECO-Dens regional judging, final showcase and awards

Registration method: School or Individual

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Official Links

Official website Rules / PDF

Dates

Registration open: 1 Aug 2025

Registration deadline: 30 Nov 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: Unknown

Competition date end: 10 Feb 2026

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Advanced Level

Level guide

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Entry requirement: Open entry

Skill demand: Advanced skill demand

Output: Highly developed output

Preparation: Substantial preparation

Selection process: Judged or shortlisted

Recognition: National recognition

Why this level

6 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

Last evaluated: 10 Jun 2026

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There are three age categories: Super Junior Group: 10-12 years Junior Group: 12-14 years Senior Group: 15-18 years

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 20 Jun 2026

Verification status: Verified

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Why this listing is included

Stage 1 Registration (August – November): Groups register online, and choose the award category that best fit their project. They get access to resources and support to start their project. See below for award categories.
Stage 2 Action Project (August – February): Young people work on their environmental projects with help from our 6-Steps-to-Success Manual, workshops, and mentoring.
Stage 3 Project Submission (February): Completed projects are submitted for adjudication. Submission deadline 12pm, 10th of February 2026.
Stage 4 Semi-Final ECO-Dens (March/April): Shortlisted groups are invited to pitch their project to a panel of expert judges. These are held in regional hubs across Ireland.
Stage 5 YEA Showcase & Awards Ceremony (May): Finalists showcase their projects and winners are announced at the YEA Showcase and Awards Ceremony.

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