The Do Something Awards honour and fund young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders age 25 and under who have significantly changed the world. Since 1996, Do Something has awarded community service grants and scholarships to young people throughout the United States and Canada.

This year, the Do Something Awards recognise 5 youth leaders with cash contributions of a minimum of US$10,000 for 4 winners and, for one of the top five, the grand prize of US$100,000. 

Click here to learn more about this award.

The Process
1. Sign up and log in to Do Something.
2. Create a "Project Posting" for your existing project.
3. Check the "Judging Criteria" and "FAQ" for help with your application.
4. Fill out an online application.

Or nominate someone.

Click here to read about previous winners.

Do Something website on October 23 2009, and email from Esmeralda Baltazar to The Communication Initiative on October 23 2009.