2026 Spotlights will be selected and announced on a rolling basis starting in late 2025 and early 2026.
If you have any additional questions about Spotlights or the nominations process, please email [email protected].
Leave No Trace Spotlights build community through connecting land managers, partners, volunteers, and the public around a shared commitment to protecting the places we love.
Les Spotlights sont conçus pour dynamiser les efforts locaux de Leave No Trace en ralliant la communauté, en connectant les partenaires et en inspirant une action continue. Ce programme gratuit offre des possibilités de formation sur le thème "Leave No Trace", de sensibilisation de la communauté et d'intendance par des bénévoles. Les régions sélectionnées reçoivent jusqu'à trois jours de programmes Leave No Trace sur le terrain pour le personnel, les partenaires et la communauté locale.
Spotlights also offer a pathway toward Leave No Trace Gold Standard Designation through education, resources, and programming that inspire continued Leave No Trace implementation.
Before nominating a Spotlight, please read the Host Guide to understand the responsibilities, planning timeline, and commitment required of the host site for a successful Spotlight activation. To nominate a site, you will also need to identify a co-host who will share these responsibilities. Spotlight nominations can come from:
L'objectif de Spotlight est de donner un élan à la conservation menée par la communauté grâce à plusieurs programmes, dont un ou deux dans chacune des catégories suivantes :
Oui ! Bien que la participation au programme Spotlight soit gratuite, il est important que l'organisation ou l'agence hôte comprenne les rôles, les responsabilités et le temps à consacrer à une activation Spotlight réussie.
Les hôtes de Spotlight travaillent en étroite collaboration avec Leave No Trace pour planifier et promouvoir Spotlight. Les hôtes devront participer à plusieurs appels virtuels de planification avec Leave No Trace, sélectionner les types de programmes, s'assurer des lieux et des autorisations pour les programmes, promouvoir les programmes par le biais de plusieurs points de vente et inviter le public local, agir en tant que contact sur place pendant les programmes, et gérer la logistique sur place pour le projet de bénévolat (y compris les outils, les dérogations, les instructions, etc).
Oui. Bien qu'une personne puisse prendre la tête de l'organisation du Spotlight, un co-animateur est nécessaire pour s'assurer qu'il y a un contact de secours si quelque chose change au cours du processus de planification. Il peut s'agir d'un membre de la même organisation, d'une organisation distincte ou d'un bénévole actif.
Les nominations sont examinées par un jury et les sélections sont basées sur un certain nombre de critères, dont les suivants :
Successful Spotlights unite community groups and members to rally around protecting our outdoor spaces. The most impactful events engage existing partners and volunteers while also reaching new groups and communities.
Strong participation requires effective promotion. Hosts play a key role in ensuring each program is widely publicized and well-attended. Using multiple channels, including email, newsletters, social media, website calendars, local media, and community networks, is essential.
While Leave No Trace provides support and promotional resources, the most successful Spotlights are those where the local host takes an active and lead role in spreading the word, building excitement, and inspiring community involvement.
Leave No Trace staff will notify all sites of their acceptance status on a rolling basis starting in late 2025 and early 2026. Depending on the number of nominations, a second nomination period may be opened in the future for additional 2026 Spotlight sites.
Spotlights from this nomination period will take place in 2026. Exact dates will be determined after sites are selected and will depend on host preferences compared to the availability of the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team and other factors. We suggest holding a 3-day Spotlight activation from Thursday-Saturday to allow both weekday and weekend events.
No, Spotlights are their own unique program. Hot Spots have a more internal focus with multiple stakeholder meetings, intensive information gathering, and a detailed analysis with recommendations on future program implementation and adjustments. Spotlights are more focused on the community with opportunities for outward facing programs to build momentum and inspire local action and involvement. You can find out more about the Hot Spot program here.
At Leave No Trace, we believe communities are the solution to conservation issues. We identified a need to create more opportunities for communities and individuals to be that solution. We want to connect more Leave No Trace champions to local conservation efforts, and provide more communities with support as they tackle challenges facing their outdoor areas. Spotlights also offer a pathway toward Leave No Trace Gold Standard Designation through education, resources, and programming that inspire continued Leave No Trace implementation.
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