2025 $100,000 Bullitt Prize Application

Basic Info

Basic Information

Thank you for applying for the $100,000 Bullitt Prize. 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 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 conservation and environmental justice.

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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About You

We would like to get to more about you.

Briefly explain a little about who you are (in 700 words)

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The Bullitt Prize selection committee asks for two references to help them assess the strength and experience of 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 sometime after July 1, 2025.

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Bullitt Prize Prompts

Prompt 1: Share who you are and your connection to your community and to the conservation and environmental justice movement. (750 word limit)

-Was there a catalyst for your interest in conservation and environmental justice in your community? -How are you bringing your community (academic, professional, grassroots, or geographic) and your story into the conservation and environmental justice movement? -What critical thinking and experiences led you to identify the need for your project, opportunity, or issue?

Prompt 2: Please describe the project or opportunity you would pursue should you be awarded the Bullitt Prize. Please cover the below points in your answer. (750 word limit):

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

Prompt 3: Describe how you would use the Bullitt Prize and what impact it will have on you in your academic, professional, or grassroots work. Please cover the below points in your answer. (750 word limit):

-What is the contribution you intend to make and why is it important to Washington and to conservation or environmental justice? -How will the Bullitt Prize support the conservation or environmental justice need for you, your community, or your issue area? -What specifically do you feel you will gain from the Bullitt Prize experience that is significant to how your future will be shaped?

OPTION: Upload the answers to the prompts by word/PDF here