Student of the Year
Each year NatureBridge honors a student for outstanding growth as a result of their participation in a NatureBridge program. Do you know a student who experienced profound growth at NatureBridge? Are you that student? Apply today!
Teachers, students, parents, and NatureBridge staff are welcome to nominate candidates. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Read about previous Students of the Year and Honorable Mentions and their experiences.
The Student of the Year will receive: #
- An award presented on stage the night of the event
- An all-expenses-paid trip (includes mileage, meals, and one hotel room, plus flight if applicable) to San Francisco for the Student of the Year and one parent or guardian
- Two seats at "An Evening with NatureBridge" in San Francisco on May 8, 2025
- NatureBridge swag and outdoor gear for your next adventure
- Recognition on the NatureBridge website and social media channels
- $1,000 to go towards your school's next trip to NatureBridge
- A leadership opportunity to include on any college admissions or job applications
What are the application requirements? #
- The student and one parent or guardian must attend “An Evening with NatureBridge” event held at Fort Mason in San Francisco on May 8, 2025. The student’s teacher may also attend the event if they are interested. (Please note that the teacher's travel expenses are not covered, but NatureBridge will provide one additional complimentary seat at the event for them.)
- The student has completed a NatureBridge program within the last five years.
- The student has experienced a meaningful impact on their life as a result of their participation in NatureBridge program(s). This could look like: feeling comfortable outside, understanding a new science concept, connecting with student peers and deepening relationships, developing a career or study path, etc.
- The student can speak comfortably in front of a large audience and clearly articulate the impact NatureBridge programs have had on them. Students will have the help of NatureBridge’s Communications Team on drafting and practicing their speech!
- The student can meet with members of NatureBridge’s Communications Team (either in-person or virtually) at least twice for speech preparations, likely at the end of April and the week before the event in May.
What makes a good application? #
We want to know how NatureBridge impacted the nominee's life. How and why did they change? What do they do differently? Why was the experience so powerful? Did they share what they learned with others? How?
How do I apply? #
Complete this form and submit the required materials. Questions? Contact us at eveningoutside@naturebridge.org.