$100,000 Bullitt Prize Application

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Are you an academic, professional, and/or grassroots leader working on a project or action to address a conservation or environmental justice issue in the Pacific Northwest? Then we want to hear from you — the $100,000 Bullitt Prize can be the springboard for change you need to address or solve that issue for your community.

The $100,000 Bullitt Prize, administered by Washington Conservation Action Education Fund, seeks to broaden, strengthen, and diversify the current and future leadership of the environmental movement by investing in emerging leaders advancing conservation and environmental justice efforts in the Pacific Northwest.

The Prize is awarded annually to an individual or collaborative group, from Washington State or the Pacific Northwest region if their work impacts Washington, are 35 years or younger and have demonstrated academic, professional, or grassroots leadership that advances the environmental movement.

The Prize consists of $100,000, split over two years ($50,000 in year one, and the remaining $50,000 in the second year).

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The Bullitt Prize selection committee asks for two references to help them assess the strength and experience of the applicant as another way to learn more about the applicant. References should be able to speak to the impact and potential of the applicant's work. References should be available for a 15-30 minute phone call scheduled after June 1, 2024.

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Bullitt Prize Prompts

Prompt 1: Tell us your origin story - tell us who you are and your connection to your community and the conservation and environmental justice movement (500 - 750 words).

-Was there a catalyst for your interest in conservation and environmental justice in your community. How has your community experienced environmental racism and/or environmental harm? How has your community experienced conservation and environmental justice?

-How are you connected to your community?

-How are your bringing your community and your story into the conservation and environmental justice movement?

Prompt 2: Why is the Prize the right next step in your career and your life?  Please cover the following points in your answer(500 - 750 words):

-What draws you to the conservation and environmental justice field?  -Describe your strengths and the skills you have developed in your previous work, academics or other experience that have prepared you for the role you intend to play as a conservation and environmental justice leader?  -Will the Prize represent a major change from the type of work you have been doing and, if so, please explain why this is the appropriate next step in your personal and professional development. 

Prompt 3: Describe how you would use this Prize and what impact it will have on you in your academic, professional, or grassroots work. Please address (500 - 750 words):

-What is the contribution you intend to make and why is it important to Washington, conservation and/or environmental justice? -What specifically do you feel you will gain from this Prize experience that is significant to how your future will be shaped?

-How will the Prize support you in your conservation and environmental justice work within your community?

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