The Barron Prize was founded in 2001 by author T.A. Barron and honors his mother, Gloria Barron, an mother who worked for twenty years to create the “Touch Museum” of natural history at the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind.  In 2001, the Barron Prize honored ten young heroes from Colorado. In 2002, the Barron Prize expanded to a national level, with winners representing great diversity from all across the country.

Nominees, can be 8 to 18 years old.  They must have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Nominees must be nominated by responsible adults who have solid knowledge of the young person’s heroic activities, and who are not related to the nominee.

Submit the Nomination Packet by April 30th.  

Even if you are not in the market for a scholarship, reading about how the winners are making a difference is inspiring.