Are you passionate about environmental storytelling? The Planet Forward Storyfest Awards invite students from all disciplines to share their innovative and impactful stories that inspire action toward a greener future. Whether your focus is climate justice, conservation, or sustainable solutions, your unique narrative could make a difference.
Submission Timeline Entries for the 2025 Storyfest competition are open till February 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM EDT.
Award Categories
- Best Short Video
- Length: 1-8 minutes
- Quality: HD audio and visual
- Description: 50-200 words
- Platform: Vimeo or YouTube
- Best Social Media Video
- Length: 30-90 seconds
- Quality: HD audio and visual
- Description: 50-200 words
- Orientation: Vertical (9:16 aspect ratio)
- Platform: Vimeo or YouTube
- Best Written Story
- Length: 600-1,000 words
- Requirements: Minimum of one image (preferably by the entrant) and interviews with 2-3 sources
- Best Multimedia Story
- Elements: Photography, video, audio/music, and digital art
- Photo Quality: Minimum of 150 dpi
- Description: 200-600 words
- Platform: Adobe Express or similar
- Include embed code and a photograph
- Best Podcast
- Length: 3-15 minutes
- Quality: HD audio
- Description: 50-200 words
- Include a photograph and full transcription
- Platform: SoundCloud or PodBean
Special Awards
- GW Award: For exceptional storytelling and academic excellence
- Spotlight Award: Highlights innovative solutions from underserved communities
- Fan Favorite: Determined by public voting from March 31, 2025, to April 17, 2025
Submission Guidelines
- Grand Prize: Winners will travel with Lindblad Expeditions to the Galápagos Islands (July 18-27, 2025), reporting on environmental solutions and innovations.
- Judging Criteria: Creativity, communication skill, factual accuracy, and potential impact.
How to Enter
- Review the Official Rules, then log into your PlanetForward.org account, or create a new one.
- Draft and upload your story.
- At the bottom of the page, check the “This is a Storyfest entry” checkbox and complete the entry form questions.
- Change your story status to “Needs Review,” and hit “Save.”
For more details and to submit your entry, visit Planet Forward. For assistance, email editor@planetforward.org
Showcase your creativity and drive change—tell a story that moves the planet forward!