John,

TODAY IS THE DAY! The 2025 Bullitt Prize application is now officially open – and will remain open through Friday, May 16, 2025. As I shared on Wednesday, Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is awarding $100,000 each year to an inspiring individual — a leader in their community.

Here are the necessary qualifications:

Pursuing a project or opportunity in Washington state.
Aged 35 or younger from an underrepresented group.
Demonstrates academic, professional, or grassroots leadership that advances conservation and environmental justice.

Does anyone come to mind? If so, let me know by replying to this email. Or, please feel free to send them to our application.

Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions related to the Bullitt Prize.

Have a great weekend,

Zachary Pullin (he/him)
Communications Director, Washington Conservation Action
Citizen, Chippewa Cree Nation of Rocky Boy, Montana

Do you know of a leader in your community who could use $100,000 to advance conservation and environmental justice?

The 2025 $100,000 Bullitt Prize opens on March 1, 2025! The Prize invests in emerging leaders advancing conservation and environmental justice efforts in the Pacific Northwest.

The Prize is awarded annually to an individual in Washington state who is 35 years or younger and has demonstrated academic, professional, or grassroots leadership that advances conservation and environmental justice.

I wanted you to be the first to know: our application opens this Saturday, March 1 and closes May 16, 2025. Please share the application with anyone you know who would be a great recipient of the Bullitt Prize. You can learn more about the inspiring twin brothers who won the 2024 Bullitt Prize here.

Apply for the Bullitt Prize on March 1!

Free and Raven Borsey of Lummi, winners of the 2024 Bullitt Prize.

Over the next 76 days, we’ll continue reaching out to you, partners, and to leaders across the Northwest. Help us find emerging environmental justice leaders by sending us your suggestions for potential Bullitt Prize candidates. The application will be open for all interested applicants and closes on May 16, 2025.

Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions related to the Bullitt Prize.

Onward for environmental justice,

Zachary Pullin (he/him)
Communications Director, Washington Conservation Action
Citizen, Chippewa Cree Nation of Rocky Boy, Montana

Washington Environmental Council and Washington Conservation Voters are now unified under one brand, Washington Conservation Action.