This is your chance to tell an inspiring story about our changing world, focusing on solutions that can sustain our planet. The Planet Forward Storyfest Awards celebrate voices that explore environmental challenges and innovations. Winning stories will earn a trip to the Galápagos Islands, so it’s time to get creative and make an impact.
What Are the Planet Forward Storyfest Awards?
The Planet Forward Storyfest Awards spotlight stories that highlight people, ideas, and innovations moving the world towards a more sustainable, greener future. The awards celebrate storytelling focused on solutions for issues like climate justice, conservation, and plastic pollution. The competition seeks submissions that are thought-provoking, meaningful, and inspiring.
Categories for the Planet Forward Storyfest Awards
- Best Short Video: 1-8 minutes; includes an article of 50-200 words.
- Best Social Media Video: 30-90 seconds, vertical (9:16); includes an article of 50-200 words.
- Best Written Story: 600-1,000 words; must feature interviews and images.
- Best Multimedia Story: Combines video, photos, audio, or digital art with a written summary.
- Best Podcast: 3-15 minutes; includes a transcript and supporting article.
Special Awards and Prizes
- GW Award: Recognizes storytelling excellence by university students.
- Spotlight Award: Celebrates stories focused on underserved communities and environmental leaders.
- Fan Favorite: Selected through public voting during the 2025 Planet Forward Summit.
Grand Prize
An expedition to the Galápagos Islands with Lindblad Expeditions, from July 18-27, 2025.
Who Can Apply?
The Storyfest Awards are open to students from all disciplines. You can submit up to three stories individually or as part of a team.
Story Themes to Explore
- Food: Innovative ways to feed the world and reduce waste.
- Water: Conservation and access solutions.
- Energy: Sustainable clean energy alternatives.
- Mobility: Reducing transportation’s environmental impact.
- Built Environment: Designing sustainable cities and homes.
- Biodiversity: Protecting ecosystems.
- Public Health: Connections between climate change and health.
- Climate Justice: Fair environmental policies for all communities.
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be judged on creativity, storytelling techniques, communication, production quality, factual accuracy, and the potential impact of the story.
How to Apply
- Review the Official Rules.
- Log into your Planet Forward account or create one.
- Draft your story, check the “This is a Storyfest entry” box, and complete the form.
- Change the status to “Needs Review” and save it.
The deadline for submissions is February 10, 2025. Visit the Planet Forward Storyfest Awards page for more details and to apply.
Conclusion
The Planet Forward Storyfest Awards offer an incredible opportunity to use your storytelling skills to inspire change and promote environmental solutions. Whether you’re passionate about climate justice, conservation, or sustainable innovations, this is your chance to make a difference.
With the grand prize being a trip to the breathtaking Galápagos Islands, the competition invites creativity and thought leadership in tackling the most pressing issues of our time. Submit your story by February 10, 2025, and become part of a global movement for a greener future.
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