Awards

UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation 2021 (100,000 US$ Prize)

May 19, 2021

Nomination deadline: 15 July 2021 at midnight (GMT+2, Paris time) About the prize Nominations are now open for the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation 2021. The prize recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals, groups of people, institutes or organizations in the management and protection of the environment, in line with the policies and objectives […]

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‘Global Student Prize 2021’ for Extraordinary Students Worldwide ($50,000 prize)

May 16, 2021

Application deadline: 30 April 2021 Extended: May 16, 2021 About the prize The Varkey Foundation has designed the Chegg.org Global Students Prize 2021- a USD 50,000 sister prize to the Global Teacher Prize 1 million USD- to honor the contributions of exceptional students around the world that are creating a genuine impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on […]

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Martin Ennals Award 2022 for Extraordinary Human Rights Defenders

May 8, 2021

Nomination deadline: 30 May 2021 About the award Nominations are now open for the 2022 edition of the Martin Ennals Award (MEA) that recognizes human rights defenders and organizations who have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to defending human rights in the face of obstacles and risks involved, and who need protection in continuing their work. […]

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2021 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

April 29, 2021

Submission deadline: 31 July 2021 Opportunity Description UNESCO is accepting submissions for the 2021 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. In the forthcoming edition, the “Special Recognition for Sustainable Development” and un-updated range of criteria to acknowledge more predominantly the role and contribution of cultural legacy to sustainable development within the wider framework of […]

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‘Global Student Prize 2021’ for Extraordinary Students Worldwide ($50,000 prize)

March 19, 2021

Application deadline: 30 April 2021 About the prize The Varkey Foundation has designed the Chegg.org Global Students Prize 2021- a USD 50,000 sister prize to the Global Teacher Prize 1 million USD- to honor the contributions of exceptional students around the world that are creating a genuine impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on the society […]

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UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Prize ($50,000)

February 15, 2021

Deadline: April 31, 2021 Opportunity Description UNESCO is accepting nominations for UNESCO – Japan  Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Prize.  This prize, established in 2014, is funded by the government of Japan. Eligible applicants who meet the requirements can be nominated before the deadline and win the prize of USD 50,000. Applicants can nominate a project/program that should […]

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United Nation’s ‘Champions of the Earth’ Award 2021 for Outstanding Environmental Contributions

February 1, 2021

Deadline: 12 February 2021 Overview of the award Nominations are now open for the United Nations Environment Program’s (UNEP) ‘Champions of the Earth’ Award 2021. The Champions of the Earth award is the United Nation’s most prestigious environmental honor that recognizes exceptional leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions have an extraordinary impact […]

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Bird Photography of the Year (BPOTY) 2021 Contest for Bird Photographers (£8,000)

January 27, 2021

Introduction Submission is now open for the 2021 Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition. It is the popular bird photography contest that celebrates the world’s nicest bird photography, while supporting conservation efforts through photographic work and financial support. The Overall Winner of the competition will take home a £5,000 cash prize, alongside the coveted title of […]

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STARTS Prize 2021 for Arts-Stimulated Innovation in Technology Industry & Society (€20,000)

January 14, 2021

Introduction Submissions are now open for the STARTS Prize 2021 for entrants worldwide. STARTS Prize is the grand prize and an initiative of the European Commission that cherishes the most groundbreaking innovations, collaborations and results at the interaction of science and technology with the arts. Moreover, Science, Technology, and Arts (STARTS) has been launched to honor […]

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UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award 2021 for Extraordinary Work for Refugees ($150,000 award)

January 12, 2021

Application deadline: February 28,2021 Opportunity Description Nominations for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR’s) Nansen Award 2021 are now open. Each year, UNHCR looks for an exceptional individual, group, or organization that has, beyond their daily duty, done an extraordinary philanthropic work in support of refugees, internally displaced and stateless people. Therefore, if you are […]

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