The winners of the 8th Global Youth Environment Essay Competition 2024 have been announced individually via email.
(Please know that only winners receive the email.)
This year's competition drew over 1,100 students from 41 different countries, and out of these, 55 were selected as winners.
<Winners>
**About 35% of the submitted essays were disqualified because the applicants (writers) either did not use the competition form or did not submit their essays in MS Word.
|
Award |
Name |
Year of Birth |
|
The Minister of Education of Republic of Korea |
S**** Jung |
2006 |
|
The Minister of Environment of Republic of Korea |
S**** Chin |
2007 |
|
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Korea |
I**** Lee |
2010 |
|
Mayor of Seoul |
Y**** Kim |
2008 |
|
Governor of Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea |
J**** Cho |
2006 |
|
Illinois Secretary of State |
N**** Kim |
2009 |
|
Illinois Secretary of State |
C**** Sohn |
2012 |
|
Boston City Council President |
C**** Kim |
2008 |
|
Boston City Council President |
C**** Sohn |
2010 |
|
Boston City Councilmember |
H**** Na |
2011 |
|
Boston City Councilmember |
C**** Liu |
2007 |
|
Boston City Councilor |
J**** Song |
2008 |
|
Boston City Councilor |
J**** Reynolds |
2007 |
|
HOBY Foundation |
S**** Park |
2006 |
|
Foreign Embassies in the Republic of Korea |
S**** Bak |
2006 |
|
Foreign Embassies in the Republic of Korea |
J**** Park |
2007 |
|
Foreign Embassies in the Republic of Korea |
S**** Jang |
2006 |
|
Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (Awarded to a single middle school student from within the district) |
H**** Oh |
2009 |
|
Superintendent of Gyeonggi-do Office of Education |
H**** Park |
2008 |
|
Superintendent of Gyeonggi-do Office of Education |
C**** Park |
2007 |
|
Superintendent of Gyeonggi-do Office of Education |
D**** Dwivedi |
2006 |
|
Superintendent of Gyeonggi-do Office of Education |
J**** Lee |
2007 |
|
Superintendent of the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education |
S**** Cho |
2008 |
|
Superintendent of the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education |
H**** Sohn |
2006 |
|
Superintendent of the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education (Awarded to middle or high school school student from within the district) |
M**** Kim |
2006 |
|
Superintendent of the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education (Awarded to middle or high school school student from within the district) |
J**** Son |
2012 |
|
Superintendent of Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education (Awarded to middle or high school school student from within the district) |
M**** Kim |
2009 |
|
Superintendent of Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education (Awarded to middle or high school school student from within the district) |
S**** Choi |
2008 |
|
Superintendent of the Sejong City Office of Education (Awarded to middle or high school school student from within the district) |
J**** Choi |
2010 |
|
Superintendent of Jeollanamdo Office of Education (Awarded to middle or high school school student from within the district) |
Y**** Lee |
2007 |
|
Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairman |
Y**** Kim |
2008 |
|
Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairman |
W**** Choi |
2006 |
|
Gyeonggi-do Assembly Chairman |
A**** Choi |
2009 |
|
Gyeonggi-do Assembly Chairman |
Y**** Choi |
2006 |
|
Head of Gyeonggido Paju Office of Education |
C**** Kim |
2008 |
|
Head of Gyeonggido Paju Office of Education |
J**** Bang |
2008 |
|
Head of Gyeonggido Paju Office of Education |
S**** Lee |
2007 |
|
Head of Gyeonggido Paju Office of Education |
S**** Lim |
2007 |
|
CEO of Korea Environment Corporation |
S**** Roh |
2007 |
|
CEO of Korea Environment Corporation |
J**** Kim |
2006 |
|
President of Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software |
S**** Kim |
2006 |
|
President of Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software |
M**** Chung |
2007 |
|
President of Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software |
Y**** Shin |
2008 |
|
President of Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software |
J**** Kim |
2007 |
|
President of Korean Educational Association for Empowerment of Software |
S**** Kim |
2008 |
|
HOBY Korea |
E**** Park |
2010 |
|
HOBY Korea |
J**** Lee |
2010 |
|
HOBY Korea |
T**** Min |
2010 |
|
HOBY Korea |
S**** Jung |
2009 |
|
HOBY Korea |
D**** Jun |
2005 |
|
President of Green Youth Environmental Practice Headquarters |
J**** Kim |
2008 |
|
President of Green Youth Environmental Practice Headquarters |
Y**** Seo |
2006 |
|
President of Green Youth Environmental Practice Headquarters |
Y**** Lim |
2010 |
|
President of Green Youth Environmental Practice Headquarters |
D**** Lee |
2007 |
|
President of Green Youth Environmental Practice Headquarters |
J**** Lee |
2008 |
|
California State Senator (only awarded to two middle or high school students who reside in the senator’s district) |
- |
- |
|
California State Senator (only awarded to two middle or high school students who reside in the senator’s district) |
- |
- |
|
Alabama State Senator (only awarded to two middle or high school students who reside in the senator’s district) |
- |
- |
|
California State Assemblymember (only awarded to two middle or high school students who reside in the senator’s district) |
- |
- |
|
Massachusetts State Representative (only awarded to two middle or high school students who reside in the senator’s district) |
- |
- |
|
Iowa State Representative (only awarded to two middle or high school students who reside in the senator’s district) |
- |
- |
Overall, the submitted essays showcased a deep understanding of ESG principles and a clear desire to use the writers (applicants)' professions to tackle climate change. Their writing skills were equally impressive.
Each essay was evaluated rigorously against the established judging criteria outlined in the competition announcement. Furthermore, all submissions underwent a plagiarism check and AI usage using Turnitin, a plagiarism detection tool trusted by top universities globally, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Seoul National University.
Judging Process and Criteria <- Clink
The award ceremony is on August 10, 2024 (KST). You will receive the details about the schedule and venue, and how to attend no later than July 30.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email (admin@emposw.org / admin@hobykorea.com)
We extend our sincere appreciation to all participants. Your words can spark change. Let's lead the way in promoting environmental responsibility and addressing climate challenges together in our communities. Every action we take contributes to building a sustainable future for all.
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