Action for Clean Environment Fellowship for Young Leaders Program Concludes with Completion Ceremony in Seoul

Action for Clean Environment (ACE), a global non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating global environmental activism worldwide, successfully completed its 2025 Fellowship for Young Leaders Program. Now in its sixth year, the program concluded with a completion ceremony held on August 24 at the Seoul Club in Seoul. The program was sponsored by Gobi Partners Korea (a leading venture capital firm in Asia), the State of Tennessee Korea Office, and Simple Planet (a food-tech start-up producing sustainable future foods).     The ACE Fellowship pairs Senior and Junior Leaders (upper-grade students selected for leadership roles) with younger Fellows in lower grades. Leaders mentor Fellows through guided learning and peer teaching, while Fellows collaborate to design actionable solutions to real-world environmental issues.   Five students, ranging from 5th to 11th grade, participated in the program this year. Eric Hyun Sim (Taft School) served as Senior Leader, while Jason Joon Sim (Eaglebrook School) served as Junior Leader.     “It was a proud moment to watch young students demonstrate their passion for solving global environmental problems and develop actionable plans without active guidance from adults,” said Tony Lee, Executive Director of ACE.     Eric Hyun Sim said, “I had high expectations for the students this year, and they exceeded my expectations by far. I look forward to seeing what these students will accomplish in the near and distant future. Earth and humanity are in good hands with this generation.”     Jason Joon Sim added, “This year’s ACE program was both fun and inspiring. I really enjoyed teaching and connecting with younger students to discuss sustainability. Seeing their genuine interest and growth was the highlight of the meetings. I look forward to next year’s program and continuing my participation.”   The three-week program featured three core sessions: (1) active team debate on pollution issues; (2) a tour of the Pangyo Eco Center located in Seongnam City; and 3) essay writing and group presentations. Through these activities, the leaders and the fellows engaged in dynamic discussions and hands-on learning on global environmental challenges.      정현식 기자environment fellowship young leaders completion ceremony ace fellowship

2025.08.24. 17:51

2023 Global Clean Environment Awards Held in Seoul

Action for Clean Environment (ACE), a global non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate global environmental activism, successfully organized 2023 Global Clean Environment Awards Ceremony. This was the fourth year for the awards ceremony and a ceremony was held in 22F Opal Room, Plaza Hotel Seoul, at 11AM on July 19, 2023. The awards ceremony was sponsored by Panacell Biotech and Beautyline Medical Group.     The Awards Selection Committee chose five winners in Healthcare, Business, Entertainment & Media, and Global Youth Leader. Five winners are The Plug Drink (USA) in Healthcare Sector, Reco (Korea) in Business Sector, Jongsoo Kim in Entertainment & Media Sector, and lastly Young-Wook Suh Sohn and Jay Young Chang in Global Youth Leader Sector.     During the ceremony, a global youth speaker, Eric Hyun Sim (9th, Eaglebrook School) spoke about how awards winners contributed to the global society and environmental issues. Henry Huang (CEO of The Alchemy Group) delivered a congratulatory address by video clip for the ceremony.     The Committee stated that five winners made an outstanding contribution with a positive impact on the improvement of environment and better livelihood of human beings.     “It was a proud moment to be with five outstanding winners who demonstrate their passion for solving global environmental problems. And ACE focuses on the coexistence of mankind, environment, and economy.” Mr. SangYong Lee (Chairman of Awards Selection Committee & Former Deputy Director at MBC News Room) said.     *The List of Winners* 1. Healthcare: The Plug Drink (USA)   2. Business: Reco (Korea)   3. Entertainment & Media: Jongsoo Kim (KBS Journalist) 5. Global Youth Leader: Young-Wook Suh Sohn and Jay Young Chang   * Awards Selection Committee*   1. Chairman of the Awards Selection Committee - Mr. SangYong Lee (Former Deputy Director, MBC Newsroom) 2. Judge – Mr. Yemi Akisanya (Director of Diversity and Inclusion, OCC) 3. Judge – Mr. Diego Xue (CEO & Co-Founder, Pangu VR) 4. Judge – Mr. Arkar Hein (Researcher, Myanmar Economic Research Institute) 5. Judge – Ms. Jennifer Zhang (Jeneration Capital CEO)   6. Judge – Mr. HyoJoon Park (Head of Woojin Management and Legal Affair Institute)    이동희 기자 ([email protected])environment awards clean environment awards ceremony awards selection

2023.07.21. 1:48