The Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) is accepting nominations for its NOW Youth Leadership Award through 4:00 PM ET on July 15, 2016. Created as part of CEHN’s 20th anniversary celebration in 2012, in honor of Executive Director Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, this award recognizes young people taking on a leadership role in the field of environmental health. Candidates should be individuals between the ages of 12 and 21, who are involved and committed to promoting environmental health in their community.

Awards will be presented at CEHN’s 11th Annual Child Health Advocate Award Cocktail Reception. Nominees should be available to attend this event in Washington, DC on October 13, 2016. Submit your nomination here.