Jaden Smith is to be honoured by the Environmental Media Association for efforts he has made to raise awareness for environmental issues.

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The 18-year old actor will be handed the Male EMA Futures Award at the 26th Annual EMA Awards ceremony when it kicks off in Burbank, California.

When? October 22nd.

Smith had this to say about the feat.

It’s important for everyone to know that you can make a difference no matter what obstacles you think are in your way. After seeing the amount of ocean pollution and the effect it was having on marine wildlife, I couldn’t stand there and do nothing about it – I knew I had to take action.

By packaging water in bottles made from paper and plant-based plastic, JUST water is reducing the amount of harmful greenhouse emissions while helping to preserve the environment. With the Male EMA Futures Award, our voices are being amplified and we’re making a difference. Having the support from an organization that shares the same values as me makes the future more optimistic than ever.

Want more from the performer?

Click here for more on his standout role in the Netflix original series ‘The Get Down.’

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