Guardian Voices Challenge

WRITE. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.

Share your ideas for restoring beauty to tourist destinations

The Traveler's Footprint

The Nature Guardians invites you to our first-ever writing challenge! We’re looking for thoughtful, research-based articles exploring an issue close to our hearts:

COMPETITION THEME: "BEFORE & AFTER: TRANSFORMING TOURIST TRASH SPOTS"

Research and write about tourist locations that were once littered with trash but have been successfully restored to their natural beauty. What methods worked? Who led the change? What can we learn from these success stories?

Why Your Voice Matters!

Your article could:

Inspire communities to take action

Share successful methods others can copy

Highlight heroes making a difference

Help us build a collection of proven solutions

No professional writing experience needed – just passion and research!

Article Guidelines

What To Includes

Focus on a specific tourist location that was successfully cleaned up
Include "before" and "after" context (what was the problem, how was it solved)
Use facts, figures, and verifiable information
Share practical lessons others could apply
Length: 800-1,200 words

Format

How To Participate?

Step 1

Research & Write

Select a tourist destination with a proven trash cleanup success story. Research the before and after, focusing on methods, people involved, and results.

Step 2

Prepare Your Submission

Format your article in Word or Google Docs and save as PDF or DOC/DOCX.

Step 3

Submit

Complete our submission form with:

Your name and contact information
Your article (PDF or DOC file upload)
2–3 supporting images (JPG, PNG)
Brief bio (50 words maximum)

Don’t Miss Out – Submit by June 30, 2025 to Join the Challenge!

Submit Your Entry

Prizes & Recognition

First Place

Featured publication on our website homepage for 3 months
"Environmental Writer" digital badge for your social profiles
Nature Guardians eco-friendly merchandise pack (tote bag, water bottle, notebook)
$50 gift card to ethical outdoor retailer
Certificate of achievement

Second Place

Thirds Place

Honorable Mentions

Judging Criteria

Our panel will evaluate submissions based on:

Research quality (accuracy, sources, depth)

Practical insights (useful lessons others can apply)

Inspiration factor (motivational quality)

Writing clarity (easy to understand, well-organized)

Important Dates

May 25, 2025

Competition opens

July 10, 2025

Submission deadline

July 25, 2025

Winners announced

August 1, 2025

Winning articles published

Submission Tips

Focusing on practical solutions anyone could implement
Including quotes from people involved in the cleanup
Providing clear before/after comparisons
Being specific about methods that worked (and why)
Keeping your writing clear and straightforward

Ready to Share Your Research?

This is your chance to contribute to a growing collection of environmental success stories that will inspire others.

Start Your Submission

“Every restored destination has a story. Help us tell it.”

Questions? Email info@thenatureguardians.org