📄 OVERVIEW

The Millennium Oceans Prize, presented by Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the Remmer Family Foundation, celebrates youth activism advancing Marine and Freshwater conservation, and sustainable use of oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and marine resources.  We are seeking to support student leaders who'll create concrete campaign ideas to rally fellow peers and youth leaders: for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation.

The objectives of this Prize are reflected in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14. The Prize and Campaign it enables are supported by Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the Remmer Family Foundation.  The annual Oceans Prize was launched in 2015; this is the eleventh edition.  You may view past winners like Diverseas at www.millenniumoceans.org. 

Please find draft content for email outreach and social media outreach below.  If you need any additional content, please reach out to James at jodhiambo@mcnpartners.org. 

The Millennium Oceans Prize application has two rounds. The top 10 finalists will be invited to an interview, the winner receiving a 5,000$ grant and a year of mentorship and support.

⏱ Timeline

  • Nov 10, 2024: 11th Annual Millennium Ocean Prize Opens

  • January 31st, 2025 - 11:59 pm EST: Priority I Deadline - Early applications strongly encouraged.

  • February 28th, 2025 - 11:59 pm EST: Priority II Deadline

  • March 30th, 2025 - 11:59 pm EST: Final Deadline

  • April 2025- June, 2025: Review Period

  • July 2025: Finalists invited for a brief interview

  • August 2025: 11th Annual Millennium Oceans Prize winner announced

  • August 2025-May 2025: Campaign is in action

  • Summer/Fall 2026: Campaign results shared

#️⃣ Main Hashtags

  • #MillenniumOceansPrize

  • #MOP2025

📧 DRAFT EMAIL / NEWSLETTER

Subject: Calling student advocates for the Oceans: 2024 Millennium Oceans Prize

Are you an undergraduate student who is passionate about the health of our oceans and life underwater? If yes, then apply for the Millennium Oceans Prize!

The Millennium Oceans Prize is returning for its eleventh year to support and celebrate students passionate about conserving, protecting, and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine water and life.  

The objectives of this Prize are reflected in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14: Life Under Water. The Prize and Campaign it enables are supported by Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the Remmer Family Foundation. The first priority deadline is coming up on 31st of January 2025.

Prize Information

  • Up to $5,000 to implement your winning campaign

  • 12 months of Direct mentorship and support from MCN

  • Recognition and spotlighting at MCN Global Community events

  • Co-curate campaign action groups, mobilizing and coordinating with peers who are passionate about SDG 14 

  • Co-curate global webinars with MCN and the Remmer Family Foundation during the academic year to keep peers engaged and involved.

Apply Here: 🔗https://www.millenniumoceans.org/apply 🔗

📱 SOCIAL MEDIA

Here are sample messages that you can copy and paste on different social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). You can use these posts with the accompanied social media images found below.

  1. Are you an undergraduate student who is passionate about the health of our oceans and life underwater? If yes, then apply for the #MillenniumOceansPrize! Millenniumoceans.org

  2. MCN is looking for leaders and advocates for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation. If that sounds like you, apply to the #MillenniumOceansPrize at millenniumoceans.org/apply

  3. The #MillenniumOceansPrize is back! Seeking student leaders passionate about protecting our oceans and fisheries. Deadline is 31st January 2025. Winners receive mentorship & a $5,000 grant! Learn more at: millenniumoceans.org

  4. Our oceans and marine systems are in danger. Do YOU have a campaign to engage youth leaders to fight for and champion advocacy and leadership for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation? Check out the #MillenniumOceans Prize which celebrates youth leaders working to protect the oceans and sustainable fisheries. Learn more at millenniumoceans.org