Tennessee Team Named 2024 NCF-Envirothon Competition Champions
GENEVA, N.Y. – On August 2, the Tennessee Envirothon team was named the champion of the 2024 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon, an international environmental and natural resources academic competition for high school students. This year, students focused on the current issue topic of “Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future.” Students learned about the different sources of renewable energy; the challenges facing the transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewables; the environmental, economic, and social impacts of energy consumption; and how individuals can affect change in their communities.
Throughout the week-long competition, students demonstrated their knowledge of soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife management, and the current issue through written tests and prepared oral presentations. This year’s competition brought together 50 teams of high school students from across the U.S., Canada, China, and Singapore.
“I am very excited to congratulate the winners of the 35th annual NCF-Envirothon competition,” said NCF Executive Director Jeremy Peters. “It is encouraging to see young individuals, who will soon become environmental leaders in our local communities, take an interest in natural resources.”
We would like to thank our sponsors and partners, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services, Smithfield Foods, Inc., Farm Credit East, Canon U.S.A., Inc, the New York State Conservation Districts, the New York Association of Conservation Districts, Environmental Education Foundation, National Association of Conservation Districts, and all the others.
The winning teams were awarded $50,000 in scholarships and prizes, with the top three teams receiving $30,000 which was donated by Smithfield Foods.
The 2025 NCF-Envirothon annual international competition will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from July 20-26, 2025.
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About the National Conservation Foundation (NCF)
The National Conservation Foundation (NCF) is a 501(c)3 organization that aims to identify and advance strategic programs and partnerships to deliver conservation solutions through locally led conservation and to develop the next generation of conservation leaders. NCF-Envirothon is a program of NCF. Visit theNCF websiteto learn more.
NCF-Envirothon is a hands-on, environmental problem-solving competition that builds leadership skills for high school students grades 9-12 (ages 14-19) in the United States, Canada, China and Singapore. NCF-Envirothon’s mission is to educate students about the environment and conservation of natural resources through hands-on outdoor experiences, academic study and collaborative competitions. The program educates future stewards, promotes E-STEM (environment, science, technology, engineering and math) education, creates community awareness and fosters appreciation and respect for the natural world.
