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...
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...
Learn about new Quests for Young Heroes on Barron Prize founder T. A. Barron’s website.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
We hope your new year is off to a fantastic start! Ours certainly is as we make plans to celebrate our 20th Anniversary! Read on for a quick look back at the past two decades -- and a preview of the exciting things ahead in 2020. Author T. A. Barron founded the Gloria...
In this season of gratitude, I’m hugely thankful for so much about the Barron Prize. I’m grateful for the incredible young heroes we’ve honored, for their lovely families, and for the support of our partnering organizations. I’m also deeply grateful for Barron Prize...
We’re thrilled to announce our 2019 Barron Prize winners and honorees! They’re an inspiring group of 25 young leaders who are working in creative ways to make a positive difference. Their causes are varied – from climate change to malnutrition, endangered animals to...