2026 NYCAA Winners

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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.

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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.

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Amy Clark

Manitoba student Amy Clark is using science and innovation to tackle real-world environmental challenges, from investigating radon exposure risks to developing sustainable energy technologies that could help reduce future carbon emissions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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