The Humane Teen of the Year Award recognizes a teenager who has made a significant contribution to animal protection, such as direct work on behalf of animals, aiding in the passage of humane legislation, or educating others to be kind to animals. The award consists of a $300 cash prize and a feature story at HumaneTeen.

To be eligible for the Humane Teen of the Year Award, you must 

• be between the ages of 13 and 19.
• submit your application and supporting materials, along with a note or e-mail of parental consent  by November 15, 2009.
• have made a meaningful, preferably long-term contribution to animal protection and express a sincere interest in protecting animals.  

To apply, fill out our Humane Teen of the Year entry form. (In order to fill out the form, please sign up as a HumaneTeen user first.) Or you can simply download and complete our nomination form and mail, email, or fax it back to us.

Teachers, humane educators, parents, and others: Do you know a teen who's working hard to help animals? You can nominate him or her for the Humane Teen of the Year Award. Just download the nomination form, fill it out, then mail, email, or fax it back to us.

Click below to read about past winners!

2010: Alexis Ulrich

2009: Ben Byrom

2008: Alyssa Kane

2007: Diana Handwerker