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 2017 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 networkThe 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
About the award
The Pritzker Award is the first environmental award to single out innovators under the age of 40.
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Pritzker Genius Award aims to spark environmental breakthroughs
The first major environmental award to target the under-40 crowd hopes to invest in novel solutions for the planet.