Award Winners announced! - Youth Eco Solutions

YES! awards the outstanding work of 2011Northern Region teams

Northern region teams gathered Saturday at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center at the annual Earth Day event. Though snow and cloud cover were present throughout the day, our excitement for conservation and renewables could not be kept at bay!

After enjoying a pancake breakfast, some wall climbing, great exhibits and even a Puppet Show! – teams were presented with category and overall awards. The results are below, and while we congratulate the work of the award winners, we are equally proud of all the teams. Their work enthusiasm, and resulting education truly make all teams winners! Please read more on the projects of each of the teams here.

Overall Awards

Grand Prize: Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (ACGC)

2nd place: Lac qui Parle Valley

3rd place: Eden Valley – Watkins

Category Awards

Teamwork & Goal-setting: Litchfield

Creativity & Innovation: New London – Spicer

Community Involvement: Lac qui Parle Valley

Energy Conservation: Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (ACGC)

Economic Potential: Willmar

Awareness of skills and careers: Eden Valley-Watkins

While the official YES! season is nearing the end – some teams are equally busy, if not more so, in the summer months. Be sure to check out your local farmers markets and/or the YES! website for updates on the teams throughout the summer!