EE 30 Under 30 2026 Call for Nominations Promotion Toolkit

EE 30 Under 30 2026 Call for Nominations Promotion Toolkit

Please help spread the word about the NAAEE EE 30 Under 30 program to highlight and promote early professionals in the environmental education field. Applications and nominations are open from February 10 to March 31, 2026.

How to Join the Conversation on Social Media

NAAEE is going to start conversations about EE 30 Under 30 on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. We encourage you to join in by sharing our posts or using our guide below to share from your accounts! When you’re discussing EE 30 Under 30, please do the following:

  • Use the hashtag #EE30U30
  • Tag @TheNAAEE in Facebook and Instagram, or North American Association for Environmental Education on LinkedIn
  • Tag @thenaaee.bsky.social on Bluesky
  • Share a link to learn more and apply: naaee.org/ee30u30
  • Use the EE 30 Under 30 social promo images in your posts
  • Encourage potential nominators and nominees to register for the 2026 Applicant Webinar on March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone). 
EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 Call for Nominations

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EE 30 Under 30 Sample Social Media Posts

For Individuals to Share

  • Colleagues, students, and young professionals, did you know that @TheNAAEE wants to recognize your excellence? They have opened applications for #EE30U30 to shine the spotlight on inspiring young #EnviroEd professionals. Visit bit.ly/EE30U30 to learn more. 
  • @TheNAAEE is seeking changemakers and professionals in the #EnviroEd field under the age of 30 for #EE30U30. Learn more and apply by March 31 at bit.ly/EE30U30.
  • Watch these young changemakers talk about what it means to be an @TheNAAEE #EE30U30 and their hope for the future of the #EnviroEd field. Learn how to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Class of 2026. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2CZqaLGKv3AwZHmKf-pYtuJ9Kmto1uq7
  • En Español: @TheNAAEE está buscando agentes de cambio y profesionales, debajo de los 30 años, que trabajen en #EducaciónAmbiental alrededor del mundo para su programa #EE30U30. Puedes hacer una auto-nominación o nominar a alguien más en el siguiente link: bit.ly/EE30U30. (Solo se reciben aplicaciones en inglés)

For Organizations to Share

  • Apply to #EE30U30 to join a network of 301 young #EnviroEd changemakers from any field, anywhere in the world. Learn more about @TheNAAEE’s program at http://bit.ly/EE30U30. Applications are due March 31.
  • Hear from young professionals about their hope for the field of #EnviroEd and how the #EE30U30 program with @TheNAAEE supports their careers and our collective future. Learn how to nominate young changemakers for the Class of 2026. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2CZqaLGKv3AwZHmKf-pYtuJ9Kmto1uq7
  • #EnviroEd leaders under the age of 30, @TheNAAEE wants to recognize your inspiring work! Apply for #EE30U30 before March 31 to join 301 other young leaders across the globe who are advancing environmental literacy and civic engagement through environmental education. Learn more and apply at http://bit.ly/EE30U30

Amplify Our Message in Emails and Newsletters

Sample Blurb

Dear [NAME],

My name is [NAME], I’m a [POSITION] for [Organization]. I’m excited to share an opportunity that might interest your [network, community, program, students, members, etc.].

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is building capacity for a growing network of leaders to scale up their impact, and celebrating environmental leaders and their successes in creating sustainable change. Do you know a young changemaker who deserves to be recognized for their dedication to shaping a sustainable future? Are you under 30 and driving change in your community? Nominate yourself or a fellow leader for EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 today!

NAAEE welcomes nominations across sectors and disciplines and from around the world. Since 2016, NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 program has recognized 301 individuals from 57 countries who are making a difference through environmental education; the awardees in the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 include educators, social entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, advocates, and researchers from 21 countries.

Nominate yourself or someone you know by March 31: naaee.org/EE30Under30. 

Invite others to share the opportunity, too: https://naaee.org/ee-30-under-30/call-for-nominations-toolkit 

Thank you!

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Call for Nominations: EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 (Nominations due March 31)