Young Environmentalist Award District 1040
As part of the seven areas of focus we have launched this new award
DISTRICT 1040 YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALIST COMPETITION 2026-2027
RULES
1. Schools / Youth Organisations may submit more than one entry. There is no charge for entry.
2. Schools / Youth Organisations must complete an entry form received from their local Rotary Club and returnable to them.
3. Closing date by which entries must be submitted is 30thApril 2027.
4. There will be three categories in each age group to choose. But ( the organisation may choose their own project if the three given are not felt suitable.
5. One of the key aims is to involve as many cross-curricular ideas / Collaborations as possible.
6. Entries can be submitted electronically but judges may request to visit the site / project. Photos, Videos, PowerPoints etc are acceptable forms of submission as well as requesting a judges visit.
7. Final decisions on the awards will be made mid June 2027, results will be notified in July 2027.
8. Solo entries will be accepted, but a team effort is preferred.
9. The three categories for the two age groups are -;
PRIMARY AGE GROUP
1. If earth Could Speak.
Create a collage, Mural, Sculpture representing what the planet might say to humanity.
2. My Green Garden .
Research plants and habitats for an environmental friendly garden considering pollinators, food plants, insects, birds and mammals. Draw up plans to exhibit your ideas.
3. Recycling Heroes
Design posters, stories, activities for a desk project on the theme of recycling.
HIGH SCHOOL AGE GROUP
1. My Future Building
Design a future building that uses a minimum of non-renewable energy. Illustrate with drawing, posters, models.
2. Eco Stories for Children.
Design and produce books, Stories, games etc for young children illustrating environmentally friendly ideas. These must contain illustration.
3. Recycle, rebuild.
Use waste materials to build something useful. Research materials then manufacture them into making something of use eg. furniture, garden beds, tools.
10. The Environmental Lead for the District - Nigel Arthurs – will be happy to talk through the suitability of a project and expand on any ideas.
Contact details are -; njarthursrotary@gmail.com
Please contact for any clarification required.
11. There will be an overall winner in each age group, the winners will receive a certificate to display a prize will be awarded.
'What We Do' Main Pages:
A 'Signature' project for Rotary York Ainsty. Members collect glasses from opticians then sort and grade them, before taking to Africa. RUTH PEROTT awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year's honours. Link: https://tinyurl.com/MBESpecSort
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York optometrist Ruth Perrott was honoured with the award of an MBE in the Queen's New Year's 2021 list for her work in supporting visually impaired patients in Africa. She recently attended a ceremony where she received her award from Prince William.
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Full results and detail of the RYA Santa Sleigh in York and district in the run-up to Christmas 2024
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Sow, Grow and Share is now an over-arching title which encompasses the various diverse initiatives including Rotary York Ainsty providing growing kits to produce fresh food for participants in the York locale.
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Rotary York Ainsty has honoured York-based charities and individuals who partnered with Rotary to mitigate the effects of the Covid-10 Pandemic on the communities in York and district
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Rotary York Ainsty membership opportunities are listed and detailed here - click on the image to advance to the detail.
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A joint initiative with local organisations and schools to plant crocuses, the purple crocus blooms reminding all of the on-going threat of poliomyelitis to the world's children.
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Team players wanted to join us in our many York community-based projects - with local, national and international benefits. Find out more below.
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Team players wanted to join us to assist us in our many community initiatives - with INTERNATIONAL benefits... Find out more here.
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Yorkits - making and supplying washable feminine hygiene kits for girls in developing countries
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Eco Angels is a Rotary York Ainsty (RYA) initiative that aims to transform waste plastic into attractive Angels. For a voluntary donation to the Yorkits project (which helps to change lives) RYA is providing basic armature shaped kits.
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Yorkits - making and supplying washable feminine hygiene kits for girls in developing countries
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Rotary York Ainsty Rotarians embark on a massive purple crocus planting campaign to mark World Polio Day on October 24 at the Folk Hall, New Earswick, York.
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Rotary York Ainsty, working in cooperation with two other Rotary Clubs in different countries, is developing a project which will bring medical aid to a remote region of Albania - Fushë Arrëz.
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The highly-regarded SpecSort initiative - a flagship project of Rotary York Ainsty - is expanding its sphere of operation by delivering sorted and graded pre-owned glasses to more countries across the globe.
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Greening the Groves is a York initiative supported by YOUR local Rotary Club - Rotary York Ainsty
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A York-based organic nursery and craft workshop is providing a safe and secure community working environment for those with learning difficulties.
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ToyLikeMe is a York-based community-interest company which encourages and influences toy manufacturers to consider disability when designing their products.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organised by Rotary clubs and districts where teenagers develop skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
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How to show an interest in joining Rotary York Ainsty - A selection of membership application forms
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Follow the travels of Santa as he tours streets and villages of York bringing the Christmas message to local communities.
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An archive of Press Releases circulated to the media of York - including cuttings and links to original documents and resources.
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Yearsley Grove School in Huntington, York support Rotary York Ainsty's Polio Eradication project
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York area school pupils aimed for top marks in ingenuity as they swapped their classroom for a design and construction challenge - the RiY Technology Tournament, which was held at the international headquarters of Portakabin, in Huntington, York.
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Rotarians and volunteers have been out and about assisting with Marie Curie cancer care collections in York.
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The heart defibrillator at Copmanthorpe is ready for use, installed courtesy of Rotary York Ainsty.
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A photo-gallery featuring some images taken on the 2018 visit to RYA's 'twin' club in Münster, Germany - Münster St Mauritz.
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RYA have an active social program, usually held during the first week of the month in place of the traditional club meeting. This is open to relatives, friends and anyone interested in Rotary.
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