President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA)
How PEYA Projects are Judged
Each application under consideration for a regional award is evaluated by a regional awards panel. The panel members are usually EPA staff who review and evaluate each application based on the criteria. A maximum of 100 points can be awarded. [Learn how to apply.]
| Evaluation Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Extent to which the project was designed, coordinated, and implemented due to the young person's or persons' initiative. | 25 points |
| Environmental need for the project and appropriateness. | 20 points |
| Positive environmental impact on the local community and society, and the long-term environmental benefits derived from the project. | 15 points |
| Were the goals accomplished? | 15 points |
| Positive ways in which other groups or individuals were involved to provide funds, resources, or publicity. | 10 points |
| Project innovation. | 10 points |
| Soundness of approach, rationale, and scientific design (if applicable). | 5 points |
| Total | 100 points |