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.
International
Country Award Sponsor Notes International Akino Memorial Research United Nations University Studies in the fields of human security and sustainable development in Central Asia and neighboring regions International Burtoni Award International Institute for Environment and Development Outstanding contributions to the science of adaptation to climate change International Champions of the Earth United Nations Environment Programme Outstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors, and from civil societyInternationalEarthshot PrizeThe Royal FoundationIncentivizes solutions to the world's environmental problemsInternationalEdison AwardEdison AwardsHonoring excellence in innovation International Equator Prize United Nations Development Programme Community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity International Forest Hero Award United Nations Individuals who have devoted their lives to protecting forests International Glinka World Soil Prize Global Soil Partnership of the Food and Agriculture Organization Direct contributions to the preservation of the environment, food security and poverty alleviation International Global 500 Roll of Honour United Nations Environment Programme Environmental achievements of individuals and organizations around the world International J. Paul Getty Award for Conservation Leadership World Wide Fund for Nature Outstanding leadership in global conservation International Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award Ramsar Convention Work of governments, organisations and individuals in promoting the wise use and conservation of wetlands International Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation UNESCO and Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Outstanding contributions by individuals, groups of individuals, institutes or organizations in the management or preservation of the environmentInternationalSustainable Transport AwardTransportation Research BoardSustainable transportInternationalTyler Prize for Environmental AchievementUniversity of Southern CaliforniaEnvironmental science, environmental health, and energy International World Conservation Award World Organization of the Scout Movement, World Wide Fund for Nature ConservationInternational Land for Life AwardUnited Nations Convention to Combat DesertificationOutstanding initiatives and innovative contributions to sustainable land management International Restoration Stewards program Global Landscapes Forum, The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) Provides funding, mentorship and training to deepen the impact of youth-led restoration projects
Americas
Country Award Sponsor Notes Canada Canadian Environment Awards Government of Canada, Canadian Geographic Dedicated Canadians who act locally to help protect, preserve and restore Canada's environment Canada Miroslaw Romanowski Medal Royal Society of Canada Significant 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 Canada 3M Environmental Innovation Award Royal Canadian Geographical Society Outstanding individuals in business, government, academia or community organizations whose innovative contributions to environmental change are benefiting Canada and Canadians Canada Emerald Awards Alberta Emerald Foundation Since 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 States Ansel Adams Award Wilderness Society Current or former federal official who has been a fervent advocate of conservation United States Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography Sierra Club Photographers who have used their talents in conservation efforts United States Athalie Richardson Irvine Clarke Prize National Water Research Institute Excellence in the fields of water science and technology United States Audubon Medal National Audubon Society Outstanding achievement in the field of conservation and environmental protection United States Brower Youth Awards New Leaders Initiative Environmental and social justice leaders under the age of 23 United States Environmental Media Awards Environmental Media Association Best television episode or film with an environmental message United States Global Environmental Citizen Award Harvard Medical School Center for Health and the Global Environment Individual working to restore and protect the global environment United States Goldman Environmental Prize Goldman Environmental Foundation Grassroots environmental activists United States Grantham Prize Jeremy Grantham, Hannelore Grantham, Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting Journalist or a team of journalists for exemplary reporting on the environment United States Hans Hass Award Historical Diving Society Contributions made to the advancement of our knowledge of the ocean United States Heinz Awards Heinz Foundations Outstanding individuals for their innovative contributions related to the environment United States Heroes of the Environment Time magazine Year's most notable environmentalist United States Hodgkins Medal Smithsonian Institution Contributions to the understanding of the physical environment as it affects the welfare of man United States Indianapolis Prize Indianapolis Zoo Extraordinary contributions to conservation efforts affecting one or more animal species United States Joan Hodges Queneau Medal National Audubon Society, American Association of Engineering Societies Outstanding contribution by an engineer on behalf of environmental conservation United States LExEN National Science Foundation Funding for activities in the polar regions United States Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum U.S. citizen, corporation or non-profit organization whose work demonstrates his or her dedication, passion for and commitment to the environment United States Parker-Gentry Award Field Museum of Natural History Efforts that have had a significant impact on preserving the world's natural heritage and can serve as a model to others United States Pugsley Medal American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Champions of parks and conservation United States Rachel Carson Award National Audubon Society Women whose immense talent, expertise, and energy greatly advance conservation and the environmental movement locally and globally United States Sam Rose '58 and Julie Walters Prize Dickinson College for Global Environmental Activism An individual or group dedicated to preserving the planet and its resources United States Seafood Champion Awards SeaWeb / The Ocean Foundation Outstanding leadership in promoting environmentally responsible seafood United States Sierra Club John Muir Award Sierra Club Distinguished record of leadership in national conservation causes United States US Navy Environmental Protection Award Pennant United States Department of the Navy Navy commands for achievements in environmental quality, environmental cleanup, natural resources conservation, cultural resources management, pollution prevention, and recycling United States Distinguished Conservation Service Award Scouting America Service in conservation and ecologyUnited StatesWorld Ecology AwardThe Whitney R. Harris World Ecology CenterEminent individuals who have made significant contributions to the protection of the global environment and to a better understanding of the balance between human habitation and the Earth's biodiversity
Asia
Country Award Sponsor Notes UAE Zayed International Prize for the Environment Zayed International Foundation for the Environment Various categories India Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Awards Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Individuals and institutions who have done pioneering and exemplary work in the field of afforestation and wasteland developmentIndiaIndira Gandhi Paryavaran PuraskarMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeIndividuals and organizations who have made significant contributions toward protecting the environmentIndiaHimalayan Green Awards (HGA)Himalayan Welfare Organization, KashmirExceptional service in the fields of environmental conservation and sustainable development India VASVIK Industrial Research Award VASVIK Excellence in industrial research in the areas of science and technology Japan Blue Planet Prize Asahi Glass Foundation Outstanding efforts in scientific research or applications of science that contribute to solving global environmental problems Japan International Cosmos Prize Expo '90 Foundation Outstanding research work and/or achievement which promote the philosophy "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Mankind" Japan Takeda Awards Takeda Foundation Development and promotion of the Ecological Rucksacks and Material Input per Unit Service (MIPS) concepts, as measures of the ecological stress of products and servicesJapanSES Environmental Science AwardSociety of Environmental Science, JapanSignificant contributions to environmental science and the Society of Environmental Science in JapanJapanSES Research Award in Environmental ScienceSociety of Environmental Science, JapanOutstanding achievement in the field of Environmental Science Saudi Arabia Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water Prince Sultan Research Center for Environment, Water and Desert Outstanding scientific contributions related to surface water, ground water, alternative (non-traditional) water resources, and water conservation Singapore President's Award for the Environment Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources Individuals, organizations and companies which have contributed to Singapore's efforts in achieving environmental sustainability Taiwan Tang Prize Tang Prize Foundation Contributions to the sustainable development of human societies, especially through groundbreaking innovations in science and technology
Europe