List of environmental awards

This list of environmental awards is an index to articles about notable environmental awards for activities that lead to the protection of the natural environment. The list is organized by the region and country of the organization that sponsors the award. The awards may be open to the global community or limited to a particular country or field of work.

Kew International Medal awarded to Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia in 2017 with Richard Deverell and Kathy Willis

International

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
InternationalAkino Memorial ResearchUnited Nations UniversityStudies in the fields of human security and sustainable development in Central Asia and neighboring regions
InternationalBurtoni AwardInternational Institute for Environment and DevelopmentOutstanding contributions to the science of adaptation to climate change
InternationalChampions of the EarthUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeOutstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors, and from civil society
International Edison Award Edison Awards Honoring excellence in innovation
InternationalEquator PrizeUnited Nations Development ProgrammeCommunity efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
InternationalForest Hero AwardUnited NationsIndividuals who have devoted their lives to protecting forests
InternationalGlinka World Soil PrizeGlobal Soil Partnership of the Food and Agriculture Organizationdirect contributions to the preservation of the environment, food security and poverty alleviation
InternationalGlobal 500 Roll of HonourUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeEnvironmental achievements of individuals and organizations around the world
InternationalJ. Paul Getty Award for Conservation LeadershipWorld Wide Fund for NatureOutstanding leadership in global conservation
InternationalRamsar Wetland Conservation AwardRamsar ConventionWork of governments, organisations and individuals in promoting the wise use and conservation of wetlands
InternationalSultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental PreservationUNESCO and Sultan Qaboos Bin SaidOutstanding contributions by individuals, groups of individuals, institutes or organizations in the management or preservation of the environment
InternationalWorld Conservation AwardWorld Organization of the Scout Movement, World Wide Fund for NatureConservation

Americas

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
CanadaCanadian Environment AwardsGovernment of Canada, Canadian GeographicDedicated Canadians who act locally to help protect, preserve and restore Canada's environment.
CanadaMiroslaw Romanowski MedalRoyal Society of CanadaSignificant contributions to the resolution of scientific aspects of environmental problems or for important improvements to the quality of an ecosystem in all aspects - terrestrial, atmospheric and aqueous - brought about by scientific means
Canada3M Environmental Innovation AwardRoyal Canadian Geographical Societyoutstanding individuals in business, government, academia or community organizations whose innovative contributions to environmental change are benefiting Canada and Canadians
CanadaEmerald AwardsAlberta Emerald FoundationSince 1992, the Emerald Awards have recognized and celebrated the outstanding environmental achievements of large and small businesses, individuals, nonprofits, community groups, youth, and governments across Alberta.
United StatesAnsel Adams AwardWilderness SocietyCurrent or former federal official who has been a fervent advocate of conservation
United StatesAnsel Adams Award for Conservation PhotographySierra ClubPhotographers who have used their talents in conservation efforts
United StatesAthalie Richardson Irvine Clarke PrizeNational Water Research InstituteExcellence in the fields of water science and technology
United StatesAudubon MedalNational Audubon SocietyOutstanding achievement in the field of conservation and environmental protection
United StatesBrower Youth AwardsNew Leaders InitiativeEnvironmental and social justice leaders under the age of 23
United StatesEnvironmental Media AwardsEnvironmental Media AssociationBest television episode or film with an environmental message
United StatesGlobal Environmental Citizen AwardHarvard Medical School Center for Health and the Global EnvironmentIndividual working to restore and protect the global environment
United StatesGoldman Environmental PrizeGoldman Environmental FoundationGrassroots environmental activists
United StatesGrantham PrizeJeremy Grantham, Hannelore Grantham, Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental ReportingJournalist or a team of journalists for exemplary reporting on the environment
United StatesHans Hass AwardHistorical Diving SocietyContribution made to the advancement of our knowledge of the ocean
United StatesHeinz AwardsHeinz FoundationsOutstanding individuals for their innovative contributions related to the environment
United StatesHeroes of the EnvironmentTime magazineYear's most notable environmentalist
United StatesHodgkins MedalSmithsonian InstitutionContributions to the understanding of the physical environment as it affects the welfare of man
United StatesIndianapolis PrizeIndianapolis ZooExtraordinary contributions to conservation efforts affecting one or more animal species[1]
United StatesJoan Hodges Queneau Medal National Audubon Society, American Association of Engineering SocietiesOutstanding contribution by an engineer in behalf of environmental conservation
United StatesLExENNational Science FoundationFunding for activities in the polar regions
United StatesLady Bird Johnson Environmental AwardLyndon Baines Johnson Library and MuseumU.S. citizen, corporation or non-profit organization whose work demonstrates his or her dedication, passion for and commitment to the environment
United StatesParker-Gentry AwardField Museum of Natural HistoryEfforts that have had a significant impact on preserving the world's natural heritage and can serve as a model to others
United StatesPugsley MedalAmerican Academy for Park and Recreation AdministrationChampions of parks and conservation
United StatesRachel Carson AwardNational Audubon SocietyWomen whose immense talent, expertise, and energy greatly advance conservation and the environmental movement locally and globally
United StatesSam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize at Dickinson College for Global Environmental ActivismDickinson CollegeAn individual or group dedicated to preserving the planet and its resources
United StatesSeafood Champion AwardsSeaWeb / The Ocean FoundationOutstanding leadership in promoting environmentally responsible seafood
United StatesSierra Club John Muir AwardSierra ClubDistinguished record of leadership in national conservation causes
United StatesTyler Prize for Environmental AchievementUniversity of Southern CaliforniaEnvironmental science, environmental health, and energy
United StatesUnited States Navy environmental protection award pennantUnited States Department of the NavyNavy commands for achievements in environmental quality, environmental cleanup, natural resources conservation, cultural resources management, pollution prevention, and recycling
United StatesWilliam T. Hornaday AwardsBoy Scouts of AmericaService in conservation and ecology

Asia

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
UAEZayed International Prize for the EnvironmentZayed International Foundation for the EnvironmentVarious categories
IndiaIndira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra AwardsMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeIndividuals and institutions who have done pioneering and exemplary work in the field of afforestation and wasteland development
JapanBlue Planet PrizeAGC Inc.Outstanding efforts in scientific research or applications of science that contribute to solving global environmental problems
JapanInternational Cosmos PrizeExpo '90 FoundationOutstanding research work and/or achievement which promote the philosophy, “The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Mankind.”
JapanTakeda AwardsTakeda FoundationDevelopment and promotion of the Ecological Rucksacks and Material Input per Unit Service (MIPS) concepts, as measures of the ecological stress of products and services
Saudi ArabiaPrince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for WaterPrince Sultan Research Center for Environment, Water and DesertOutstanding scientific contributions related to surface water, ground water, alternative (non-traditional) water resources, and water conservation
SingaporePresident's Award for the EnvironmentMinistry of the Environment and Water ResourcesIndividuals, organizations and companies which have contributed to Singapore's efforts in achieving environmental sustainability
TaiwanTang PrizeTang Prize FoundationContributions to the sustainable development of human societies, especially through groundbreaking innovations in science and technology

Europe

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
EstoniaEerik Kumari AwardMinistry of the Environment, EstoniaThose who have excelled in bioscience in Estonia
EuropeEuropean Business Awards for the EnvironmentEuropean CommissionCompanies that combine competitiveness with respect for the environment
EuropeEuropean Green Capital AwardEuropean CommissionCity that has a consistent record of achieving high environmental standards; etc.
EuropeEuropean Solar PrizeEurosolarOutstanding contributions to the utilization and applications of renewable energy in all its available forms
GermanyBlue Planet AwardEthecon FoundationActions deemed to be protecting the environment
GermanyBlack Planet AwardEthecon FoundationThose deemed to be destroying the environment
GermanyEnvironment PrizeBundesstiftung UmweltDecisive and exemplary contribution to the protection and preservation of our environment now and in the future[2]
GermanyGreenTec AwardsVKP engineering GmbHProjects, products, and people contributing to the protection of the environment
GermanyNuclear-Free Future AwardFranz Moll Foundation for the Coming GenerationsAnti-nuclear activists, organizations and communitie
GermanyThe National German Sustainability AwardCabinet of GermanyCities, companies and individuals promoting the idea of a sustainable society
MonacoPrince Albert II of Monaco Foundation AwardsPrince Albert II of Monaco FoundationExemplary action in favour of the environment and the protection of the planet
NetherlandsOrder of the Golden ArkKingdom of the NetherlandsMajor contributions to nature conservation
NetherlandsOskar Barnack AwardWorld Press PhotoPhotography expressing the relationship between man and the environment
NetherlandsSarphati Sanitation AwardsWorld Waternet etc.Contributions to global sanitation and public health, notably through entrepreneurship
Nordic CountriesNordic Council Environment PrizeNordic CouncilNordic company, organization, or individual for exemplary efforts to integrate respect for the environment into their business or work or for some other form of extraordinary initiative on behalf of the environment
NorwayGunnerus Sustainability AwardRoyal Norwegian Society of Sciences and LettersOutstanding contribution to sustainable science within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, or technological sciences
NorwayHeyerdahl AwardNorwegian Shipowners' Association etc.People from the shipping industry that have made an outstanding contribution to the environment
NorwayRachel Carson PrizeRachel Carson-prisenWoman who has distinguished herself in outstanding work for the environment in Norway or internationally
NorwaySophie PrizeJostein GaarderIndividuals or organizations working with the environment and sustainable development (no longer active)
SpainNational Environmental AwardMinistry of Environment Environmental award (no longer active)
SwedenRight Livelihood AwardRight Livelihood Award FoundationPractical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today
SwedenStockholm Industry Water AwardStockholm International Water InstituteImpressive contributions by businesses and industries to improve the world water situation
SwedenStockholm Junior Water PrizeStockholm International Water InstituteOutstanding water project by a young person or a small group of young people
SwedenStockholm Water PrizeStockholm International Water InstituteOutstanding achievements in water related activities
SwedenSwedish Baltic Sea Water AwardSwedish InstituteDirect and practical efforts ... to help improve the water environment of the Baltic Sea
SwedenThe Perfect World AwardThe Perfect World FoundationAwarded to a person who has raised significant attention to wildlife and nature conservation. Since its inauguration in 2014, it has become one of the most prestigious conservation award in Scandinavia.
SwedenVolvo Environment PrizeVolvo Environment Prize FoundationIndividuals who explore the way to a sustainable world
SwitzerlandPrix PictetPictet GroupPhotography of the highest order, applied to current social and environmental challenges
United KingdomAshden AwardsAshdenOrganisations and businesses that deliver local, sustainable energy schemes with social, economic and environmental benefits
United KingdomGreen Chemistry AwardRoyal Society of ChemistryAdvances in environmentally focused chemistry
United KingdomGreen Flag AwardMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentParks and green spaces
United KingdomCIEEM MedalChartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental ManagementOutstanding single or lifelong contribution to the field of ecology and environmental management
United KingdomJohn Rose AwardInstitution of Environmental SciencesDisseminate exceptional environmental research to a wide audience and fulfill its potential
United KingdomKew International MedalRoyal Botanic Gardens, KewSignificant contribution to science and conservation
United KingdomMarsh Award for Conservation Biology Zoological Society of London, Marsh Christian TrustContributions of fundamental science to the conservation of animal species and habitats
United KingdomNatural World Book PrizeThe Wildlife TrustsEnvironmental literature
United KingdomRSPB MedalRoyal Society for the Protection of BirdsFor an individual in recognition of wild bird protection and countryside conservation
United KingdomSt Andrews Prize for the EnvironmentUniversity of St AndrewsSignificant contributions to environmental issues and concerns
United KingdomSustainable City AwardsCity of London CorporationBest practice in environmental management and sustainable leadership
United KingdomThe British Environment and Media AwardsWorld Wide Fund for NatureProfessional article, programme, website or campaign, written, produced or undertaken in the UK
United KingdomVirgin Earth ChallengeSir Richard BransonCommercially viable design which results in the permanent removal of greenhouse gases out of the Earth's atmosphere to contribute materially in global warming avoidance
United KingdomWhitley AwardsWhitley Fund for NatureEffective grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South

Oceania

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
AustraliaFroggatt AwardsInvasive Species CouncilMajor contribution to protecting Australia's native plants and animals, ecosystems, and people from dangerous new invasive species
AustraliaPeter Rawlinson AwardAustralian Conservation FoundationOutstanding voluntary contribution to the Australian environment
AustraliaWorld Environment Day AwardsUnited Nations Association of AustraliaExcellence in environmental sustainability
New ZealandCharles Fleming Award for Environmental AchievementRoyal Society Te Apārangiprotection, maintenance, management, improvement or understanding of the environment, in particular the sustainable management of the New Zealand environment[3]
New ZealandLoder CupMinister of ConservationNew Zealanders who work to investigate, promote, retain and cherish our indigenous flora

See also

References

  1. "About The Indianapolis Prize". The Indianapolis Prize. Indianapolis Zoological Society. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  2. Deutscher Umweltpreis (German Environmental Award), DBU, retrieved 2020-01-14
  3. "Fleming Award". Royal Society of New Zealand. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
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