Sep 16 2009
From pioneers driving the shift to a more resource-efficient development path to visionary leaders steering global environmental policy, UNEP will celebrate its 2010 Champions of the Earth on 22 April 2010 at a spectacular ceremony in Seoul (Republic of Korea).
Nominations are now open for the 6th cycle of UNEP's Champions of the Earth, with awards in four categories: Policy Leadership, Science & Innovation, Entrepreneurial Vision, and Inspiration & Action. For the 2010 edition, UNEP has partnered with LG Electronics to recognize each Champion with a cash prize of US$40,000 in each category.
The Champions of the Earth award was created by the United Nations Environment Programme in 2004 to honour individuals and groups who have made a significant and recognized contribution, regionally or beyond, to the protection and sustainable management of the Earth's environment and natural resources.
Previous laureates rewarded for their creativity, vision and leadership include globally recognized personalities such as Nobel Prize laureate Al Gore, former Russian president Mikhail Gorbachev and world-renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand - as well as outspoken pioneers, from biomimicry scientist Janine Benyus to rainforest advocate Kevin Conrad.
The award ceremony will be hosted in Seoul alongside the annual Business for the Environment (B4E) conference, the biggest environmental gathering of leaders from business, government, NGOs and the media.
Nominations will be accepted until 31 October 2009 - UNEP encourages entries from individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to environmental awareness.
Fill out your nomination form now at http://www.unep.org/champions/nomination.asp