October 16, 2009
Award Programs
Each year, Humane Society Youth acknowledges excellence and achievement in several areas of humane education with the following award programs:
KIND Kid Award
Recognizes children in grades K-6 who have made a positive difference for animals.
National KIND Teacher Award
Recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum.
Humane Teen of the Year Award
Recognizes a teenager who has made a significant contribution to animal protection, such as direct work on behalf of animals, aiding in the passage of humane legislation, or educating others to be kind to animals.
Humane Society Youth Club Award
Honors a K-12 youth club that has made a significant contribution to animal protection.
Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship
This college scholarship, open to New England high school seniors, is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a humane ethic.