BLOG

The Latest Barron Prize News
                  
Celebrating the Season with Enduring Ideals

Celebrating the Season with Enduring Ideals

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...

read more
Thankful Thoughts from Our 2021 Young Heroes

Thankful Thoughts from Our 2021 Young Heroes

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...

read more
Congratulations to Our 2021 Winners and Honorees!

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...

read more
Celebrating a Summer of Service

Celebrating a Summer of Service

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...

read more
Lessons Learned While Doing Good in Trying Times

Lessons Learned While Doing Good in Trying Times

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...

read more
Tips for Building a Stellar Barron Prize Application

Tips for Building a Stellar Barron Prize Application

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...

read more