The 10th Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition 2026
The winners of the 10th Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition 2026 were announced individually via email.
This year's competition drew around 800 students from 21 different countries, and out of these, 61 were selected as awardees.
Although this year’s competition essay topic was complicated, submitted essays are high-quality with thoughtfulness and creative ideas, and profound knowledge. This led to thinking that our future is bright.
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Only the award recipients will receive a separate notification email regarding their award.
The evaluation was conducted in four rounds, as officially announced. Judging Process and Criteria <- Click
※ No qualified essays have been submitted by applicants from the districts represented by U.S. Representatives in Massachusetts.
※ Most awards offered by regional Education Superintendents are restricted to residents of their respective regions or students attending schools within those regions.
※ Similarly, some awards offered by U.S. city council members are also limited to local residents or students.
|
Award |
Award Recipient |
|
Minister of Education Award |
Song, 000 |
|
Minister of Foreign Affairs Award |
Chang, 000 |
|
Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Award |
Jeon, 000 |
|
Minister of Oceans and Fisheries |
Shim, 000 |
|
Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan Government Award |
Thalal, 000 |
|
Governor of Gyeonggi Province Award |
Bae, 000 |
|
Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council Award |
Lee, 000 |
|
Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council Award |
Jeon, 000 |
|
Chairman of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Chairman of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Jeong, 000 |
|
Busan Metropolitan Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Kumpeeraparb, 000 |
|
Busan Metropolitan Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Han, 000 |
|
Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Jeong, 000 |
|
Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Lee, 000 |
|
Sejong City Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Kwon, 000 |
|
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Koo, 000 |
|
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Shim, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Lee, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Park, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Jeollanam-do Office of Education Superintendent Award |
Choi, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Paju Office of Education Head Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Paju Office of Education Head Award |
Bang, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Paju Office of Education Head Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Gyeonggi Paju Office of Education Head Award |
Park, 000 |
|
Foreign Embassies in the Republic of Korea Award |
Huh, 000 |
|
Foreign Embassies in the Republic of Korea Award |
Park, 000 |
|
Foreign Embassies in the Republic of Korea Award |
Eom, 000 |
|
Korea Environment Corporation President’s Award |
Hwang, 000 |
|
Korea Environment Corporation President’s Award |
Shin, 000 |
|
Education Association for Software Empowerment (EASE) President’s Award |
Cho, 000 |
|
Education Association for Software Empowerment (EASE) President’s Award |
Kang, 000 |
|
Education Association for Software Empowerment (EASE) President’s Award |
Lee, 000 |
|
Education Association for Software Empowerment (EASE) President’s Award |
Min, 000 |
|
Education Association for Software Empowerment (EASE) President’s Award |
Song, 000 |
|
HOBY Korea Award |
Kwon, 000 |
|
HOBY Korea Award |
Cho, 000 |
|
HOBY Korea Award |
Yun, 000 |
|
HOBY Korea Award |
Eum, 000 |
|
HOBY Korea Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Green Environment Practice Headquarters President's Award |
Oh, 000 |
|
Green Environment Practice Headquarters President's Award |
Jeon, 000 |
|
Green Environment Practice Headquarters President's Award |
Kim, 000 |
|
Green Environment Practice Headquarters President's Award |
Seol, 000 |
|
Green Environment Practice Headquarters President's Award |
Lee, 000 |
|
Award by New York City Councilmember |
Han, 000 |
|
Award by New York City Councilmember |
Dhondiyal, 000 |
|
Award by Chicago City Alderman |
Yun, 000 |
|
Award by Chicago City Alderman |
Nurali, 000 |
|
Award by Boston City Councilmember At-large |
Byun, 000 |
|
Award by Boston City Councilmember At-large |
Sharma, 000 |
|
Award by Boston City Councilor |
Lee, 000 |
|
Award by Boston City Councilor |
Kang, 000 |
Award Ceremony is scheduled to be held on September 19 (KST). Awardees will receive the details about the schedule and venue shortly. If you are unable to attend because your semester has already begun or you are currently overseas, separate instructions will be provided regarding how to receive your award certificate by mail.
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