Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award

Candidates

From scientists to communicators, sustainable business leaders to social justice advocates, candidates represent the full spectrum of answers to environmental concerns.

asha de vos

Asha de Vos

(Finalist) Blue whale expert working to make ocean science inclusive

chioma ukonu

Chioma Ukonu

(Finalist) Getting Nigerians to recycle with social incentives

miranda wang

Miranda Wang

(Finalist) Inventor of sustainable plastic recycling technology

alexia akbay

Alexia Akbay

Pioneer of new sustainable seafood farming methods

mitch anderson

Mitch Anderson

Defending environmental rights of indigenous people

erin barnes

Erin Barnes

Crowdsourcing public health and the fight against climate change

elizabeth corr

Elizabeth Corr

Social justice leader uniting arts and the environment

adel essaddam

Adel Essaddam

Pioneer of technology that breaks down PET plastics sustainably

brian gitta

Brian Gitta

Inventor of device that detects malaria in two minutes

dallas goldtooth

Dallas Goldtooth

Leader of indigenous activism against environmental injustice

josé gonzález

José González

Growing an inclusive, nationwide network of nature lovers

peter hammarstedt

Peter Hammarstedt

Captain who patrols the oceans to catch illegal fishing operations

kahlil kettering

Kahlil Kettering

Developing sustainable cities for people and wildlife

xiuhtezcatl martinez

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Leader of environmental youth activists worldwide

gavin mccormick

Gavin McCormick

Inventor of technology that enables people to choose clean energy

matthew mulrennan

Matthew Mulrennan

Finding a giant, tentacled symbol for ocean conservation

stephanie speirs

Stephanie Speirs

Bringing solar to renters and low-income households

vien truong

Vien Truong

Environmental activist lifting communities out of poverty

thomas tsun-hung yee

Thomas Tsun-Hung Yee

Leading efforts to build sustainable, transit-oriented housing

jamielyn wheeler

Jamielyn Wheeler

Political strategist who builds coalitions on environmental initiatives