We’re getting wonderfully big snows here in the mountains of Colorado and most evenings, my family is cozied up by the fire with our books. I’m reading The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. It chronicles the hardscrabble crew team from the University of...
All of us at the Barron Prize believe deeply in the power and prevalence of heroic ideals. We celebrate those ideals – things like courage, compassion, and determination – in the young people we honor. Our young heroes embody these enduring qualities so beautifully as...
In celebration of this Thanksgiving season, we asked our newest Barron Prize young heroes what they’re feeling thankful for these days. They replied with long lists that include family and friends, supportive teachers, and walks in the woods. Their thankful thoughts...
It’s such a rewarding time of year at the Barron Prize as we celebrate our newest young heroes and share their inspiring work! Our 2021 winners and honorees are an especially diverse group, with myriad passions, wide-ranging projects, and unique personal stories. They...
We’re thrilled to announce our 2021 Barron Prize young heroes! They’re an exceptional and inspiring group of 25 young leaders who are changing the world in creative ways. Some are growing produce and distributing excess food to address hunger. Others are inventing...
This time last year, our young heroes were hunkered down at home figuring out how to make a difference from a distance. This summer, many of them are back out in their communities, steaming ahead with their inspiring work. We recently caught up with a few 2020 winners...
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been celebrating a number of our young heroes as they graduate high school. Whatever their next steps and adventures, we know they’ll continue to live heroically and to do so much good in the world. We’re proud of who they are and...
Throughout the past year, our Barron Prize young heroes have remained committed to the good work they’re doing to help other people and the planet. They’ve responded to challenges with such creativity, resilience, and positivity. They’ve also demonstrated so much...
Author and Barron Prize founder T. A. Barron is passionate about the power of heroic ideals. His fictional characters call on qualities like courage, compassion, perseverance, and hope as they face and triumph over challenges. Our real-life Barron Prize young heroes...
It’s that busy and fun time of year when we hear from young people interested in applying to the Barron Prize. They ask great questions and we get to learn a bit about the work they’re doing to make a difference. We try to offer support as they pull together their...