Melati and Isabel Wijsen

Young People Making a Difference

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2022 winners. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize is a nonprofit organization annually honoring 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference in people's lives, their communities, and the environment. Every year, fifteen top winners are each awarded $10,000 to support their service work or higher education.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2022 winners.
  • Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize is a nonprofit organization annually honoring 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference in people's lives, their communities, and the environment.
  • "These outstanding young people saw a need and came up with creative solutions to help others and make a real difference," says founder T. A. Barron.
  • He is the winner of the de Grummond Medallion for "lifetime contribution to the field of children's and young adult literature."