2026 NYCAA Winners
Anne Liang
Quebec student Anne Liang is turning environmental ideas into action through student leadership, sustainability initiatives, and large-scale community events that inspire young people to engage in climate solutions and sustainable living.
Melody Silva
British Columbia student Melody Silva combines environmental advocacy, scientific research, and creative storytelling to inspire climate action, helping young people transform climate anxiety into meaningful community engagement.
Leila Pozzi
Quebec student Leila Pozzi is exploring the intersection of climate justice, environmental law, and community advocacy, helping to ensure that environmental solutions are both effective and equitable for the people they affect.
Gayatri Sakharkar
Alberta student Gayatri Sakharkar combines scientific innovation, environmental education, and community leadership, inspiring others through award-winning research and her youth-led Bhumii Initiatives project.
Leonie Murdoch
British Columbia student Leonie Murdoch is inspiring environmental stewardship through education, community leadership, and her Eco-Excursions initiative, helping people connect with nature and understand the importance of protecting local ecosystems.

