This year’s fifteen winners and ten finalists are a tremendously inspiring group who are using their passions to make the world a better place. Many are supporting their communities by teaching STEM to underserved students,…
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The Latest Barron Prize NewsWelcoming the New Year and Another Barron Prize Cycle!
We love the new opportunities each January brings, including the launch of our next cycle of the Barron Prize! Applicants can now access our 2024 online application and begin compiling their materials. Applications are due April 15, with winners announced in late September.
Congratulations to Our 2023 Winners and Honorees!
We’re so proud to introduce our 2023 Barron Prize young heroes! They’re a stellar group of 25 young leaders who are changing the world in meaningful ways. Many are caring for the environment – combatting climate change, addressing ocean pollution, and protecting...
A New Year, A New Barron Prize Cycle!
We’re super excited about the new year ahead – and a new cycle of the Barron Prize! January marks the annual opening of our online application, so young leaders can now access it and begin compiling their materials. Applications are due April 15, with winners...
Congratulations to Our 2022 Winners and Honorees!
We’re so proud to introduce our 2022 Barron Prize young heroes! They’re a hugely inspiring group of 25 young leaders who are changing the world in meaningful ways. Some are helping other people -- supporting the hungry, inventing life-saving technologies, and bringing...
Quests for Young Heroes to Protect the Planet
Learn about new Quests for Young Heroes on Barron Prize founder T. A. Barron’s website.
The Power of Stories
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...
Congratulations to Our 2021 Winners and Honorees!
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...
Congratulations to Our 2020 Winners!
We’re thrilled to announce our 2020 Barron Prize young heroes! This year’s winners and honorees are an exceptional group working passionately to better their communities and protect the planet. They’re helping the hungry and the homeless, inventing life-saving...
Summertime Service: Creative Ways to Make a Difference from a Distance
Though much is on hold these days, it’s a great summer for service. There are countless ways to help from home while social distancing -- and so many community members and causes need our support more than ever. For ideas on how to make a difference from a distance,...