Do you have what it takes to be Canada's Next Green Journalist?

Canada’s Next Green Journalist is more than about shining a spotlight on Canadian youth journalistic talent; it’s also about enhancing it. This year, we’ve decided to sweeten the deal with career-launching prizes for each contest category: a digital SLR camera, a waterproof pocket camcorder, and a laptop. And a little motivation for teachers? Each winner takes home $500 for their school.
For 3 years now, we’ve been blown away by the journalistic integrity put forth by youth from across Canada through our Young Reporters for the Environment contests, part of an international project by the Foundation for Environmental Education which pits budding reporters against one another for top prizes. They tackle issues and bring us inspiring local stories on climate change, coastlines, energy, water, agriculture, cities, waste and biodiversity, and they never disappoint.
The deadline for Canada’s Next Green Journalist is April 30, 2011. While top videos will shine on Environmental Defence’s website, top photos and written entries from Canada will battle for a spot in an international publication against competitors from at least 15 countries.
So, are you a teacher? A proud parent? An ecstatically bright-minded 12-18 year old with big dreams of becoming an internationally acclaimed journalist? Do you have what it takes to be Canada’s Next Green Journalist? Then prove it.
For questions, information and tips, visit our website at youngreporters.ca.