2011 YOUTH GO GREEN INITIATIVE AWARDS
Theme: Saving the World, Saving our Future
A variety of environmental problems now affect our
entire world from the issue of waste to water
pollution and global warming. Few societies are
being left untouched by major environmental
problems. These environmental problems have
causes, numerous effects and most importantly, a
solution.
We believe that youth are the solution as they have
the power to make a difference and change the
world with their bright ideas. We believe that Young
People are the voices of the future. They have a
special talent for invention and development and
need to be engaged in new forms of action and
activism that will generate effective responses to
our environmental challanges.
Purpose
 To encourage youth or student
organizations to promote environmental
awareness e.g. effects of climate change
and global warming and positive community
development
 To inculcate in the students the
importance of protecting the environment
for a sustainable future
 To motivate and stimulate the interest of
students in taking action to save the
environment and the future
 To encourage students to develop
innovative green solutions for their
schools, homes and communities
Initiatives
The types of initiatives we are interested in
recognising are:
 Water conservation
 Energy efficiency
 Improved waste management and recycling
 Enhancing local indigenous biodiversity
 Pollution prevention
 Anything beyond our imagination!
The Application
Step 1: Review the Eligibility Requirements
 Must be from an established educational
institution or youth association or student
body
 All projects should have a measurable
environmental or social impact and, ideally,
will have demonstrated significant progress
by the application deadline.
 Project is supervised by a school
teacher/instructor/ association leader.
Step 2 : Complete the application form
 Project must be summarized on the pages
provided in the application form (no more
than 300 words). A more detailed
description of the project addressing the
evaluation criteria should be included
separately on 3- 5 pages of an A4 sized
pages and bound together with attached
materials. Typed, double spaced
applications are recommended. All
materials should be sent in two (2) sets with
one softcopy.
 Project must be described based on the
above criteria. These criteria will be used by
the panel of judges to evaluate the
application.
 Applicants are encouraged to submit
photographs, newspaper articles, and other
supporting materials to provide a more
comprehensive view of the project.
*Note: Shortlisted applicants will be
required to provide a 2 minute video
montage on the profile of the project.
 The application form together with the
summary and any attachments are to be
submitted to:
Asia Inc Forum
Unit 6 Spg 150 Regent Square
Kg Kiulap BE1518
Brunei Darussalam
Attention: Nanette Ramos
2011 YOUTH GO GREEN INITIATIVE AWARDS
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is on 20th
May 2011 at 4:30 pm.
The Award Category
The Award is open to both government schools and
private schools at all levels.
Outstanding Green Initiative/ Environmental
Project Award
An environmental project that was initiated,
created, implemented by students or student bodies
that are innovative, creative and original which
demonstrates significant value and impact.
Judging Criteria
All projects should have a measurable
environmental or social impact and, ideally, will
have demonstrated significant progress by the
application deadline.
Projects will be judged based on the following:
Environmental Vision:
The project has incorporated an environmental
solution to the chosen environmental problem or
issue.
Innovation:
The project uses innovative initiatives/ solutions/
approaches to the environmental problem or issue
that reduce the impact on the environment.
Impact/Measurable results:
How the project benefits the environment and/or
community in terms of measurable results (e.g.
wildlife habitat protected or restored, amount of
money saved, amount of household waste reduced
through recycling, re-use or reduction programs)
An initiative by:
Influence/Outreach:
The influence that the project asserts to the
community (such as the development of a
movement or raising awareness).
Sustainability/Commitment:
The project shows on—going commitment to
sustainability.
Awards for the Winning Entries
Certificate for all entries, visit by the Judging Panel
for short-listed entries and plaques for the winning
entries. In addition, a suitable field trip will be won
the ultimate winner(s) (for example, a trip to Kuala
Belalong, Temburong for up to 6 students and
teachers – age dependent)
The award ceremony will take place on the 8th June
2011 at the closing session of the National
Environment Conference.
This award is organised by Asia Inc Forum in
conjunction with the National Environment
Conference in partnership with Alcoa, Butra
Heidelberg Cement, Total and HSBC and in
collaboration with the Science, Technology &
Environment Partnership (STEP) Centre, Ministry of
Education.
Further information
For further information about the awards contact:
Nanette Ramos, Asia Inc Forum
Nanette.ramos@asiaincforum.com Tel 2226555
Fatin Arifin, Asia Inc Forum
Fatin.arifin@asiaincforum.com Tel 2226555
STEP Centre, Ministry of Education
step@moe.edu.bn Tel 2335962
Ms Nurhazrina Hj Abdullah
Nurhazrina.abdullah@moe.edu.bn or
Nurhazrina.arbudllah@gmail.com Tel 2336147
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