Jaden Smith to Be Honored at Environmental Media Awards for His Leadership in the Eco-Community

Jaden Smith is being recognized for his efforts in taking on environmental issues.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's 18-year-old son will be presented with the Male EMA Futures Award (alongsideShailene Woodley) at the Environmental Media Association's 26th Annual EMA Awards on October 22 for his leadership and action in the eco-community.

President of EMA, Debbie Levin, said in a statement, "We are so honored to be able to share with the global public this inspiring young voice for environmental issues and sustainability. Jaden is a true activist and role model that can authentically lead his generation to a more thoughtful and conscious future."

She continued, "Taking action and creating a movement sharing his vision of water stewardship, forestry and plant-based solutions with the goal to decrease the level of greenhouse gas emissions can influence billions. We couldn't be happier to present Jaden with the Male EMA Futures award, the organization is very excited to present Jaden with the honor. "We are so grateful for his innovation, for his commitment to preserving our earth and for the powerful example he is setting for not only his generation, but for all of us, to take action," she concluded.

One of Jaden's biggest commitments tobettering the environment is through JUST water, an impact business venture that is changing the bottled water model by rethinking how it's sourced, delivered and consumed.