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Heroic Stories: Their Power to Inspire Possibility
It’s one of our favorite times of year here at the Barron Prize, when we’re immersed in the arduous but inspiring work of reviewing applications. We get to read real-life stories of courage, perseverance, and compassion, and learn of applicants’ heroic work to change...
They Would Know: Recent Winners Share Tips for Crafting a Stellar Application
It’s a busy and fun time of year for us as we approach our April 15th application deadline. Students sometimes ask how they can best build a strong application and so we posed the question to our in-house experts – our winners! Read on for excellent tips and...
Where Are They Now? Past Winners Continue Their Good Work
We recently caught up with a dozen of our winners from past years to find out what they’re doing these days.
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...
Holiday Gifts from the Heart
With the holiday season and its gift-giving upon us, we’re inspired to share below wise words from Barron Prize founder and author T. A. Barron. Written for his own blog a year ago, the lovely piece reminds us that the most meaningful gifts are ones from the heart.
Giving Thanks for This Year’s Young Heroes
We’re hugely grateful for our 2022 class of Barron Prize young heroes. These 25 exceptional young leaders embody goodness and heroic ideals.
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...
A Summer Spent in Service
We think summer’s the perfect season for service and it seems the young heroes we honor agree. We recently caught up with several of them to find out what’s new as they continue their work to change the world. Read on to learn about the inspiring ways they’ve made a...
Little by Little Fills the Big Tin:
Reflections on Leading a Hero’s Life
This month, we’re delighted to share inspiration from Ashley Shuyler Carter, one of our very first Barron Prize winners who now serves as a judge on our selection committee. Ashley’s reflections are excerpted from a letter she recently wrote to a teacher and her class...