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.
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
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 networkManaging Partner, The Pritzker Group
Candidates for the 4th annual Pritzker Award are artists, leaders and inventors under the age of 40 fighting for a more sustainable future.
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Indigenous people account for less than 5% of the world’s population – but they support or protect 80% of the planet’s biodiversity. “Our people have survived for centuries,” says 2019 Pritzker Winner, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. “We’re already proof that it works.” Read article on BBC News
In this episode of Slate’s “How To!”, Emma Marris, an environmental writer and Pritzker nominator, warns us not to fall into the trap of individual guilt. In other words, don’t feel too bad about using that plastic straw. Emma says that’s what the fossil fuel industry wants. Instead, reallocate your time and energy toward collective...
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🏆 Congratulations to all the nominees, especially @reef_scientist, whose research helps us map and monitor the world's coral reefs! 🐠🗺️#AllenCoralAtlas https://t.co/hmKswyG2rJ
— Allen Coral Atlas - Vulcan Inc (@AllenCoralAtlas) July 31, 2019
