Announcing the 2025 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award nominees
Thirteen nominees. Five continents. One common denominator: a new blueprint for environmental leadership.
Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award
A spark for rising stars
Individuals can make a difference, but it takes more than talent and hard work. It also takes the support of others. This annual award provides that support by uncovering promising young innovators and boosting their careers as champions for the environment.
The 2025 candidates
Our candidates include entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, business and environmental leaders from around the world. Having already demonstrated talent, they stand poised to address global concerns.
meet the candidates
Judges & Nominators
International players from a broad range of fields nominate and evaluate the candidates in a process that is transparent from start to finish.
meet the network“The Emerging Environmental Genius Award is an early investment in our future, giving today’s top young minds the community and financial support that will take their ideas to the next level.”
Tony Pritzker
Managing Partner, The Pritzker Group
Meet the 2025 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award finalists
The fight for a healthier planet takes center stage as UCLA unveils the finalists for the 2025 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award.
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