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ORDINARY PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT.

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The Goldman Environmental Prize honors ordinary people who take extraordinary actions to protect our planet.

Meet the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners

Each year, the Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded to grassroots environmental champions from around the world.

Meet the Winners

2023 Goldman Prize Winner Spotlight

Diane Wilson

Pollution & Waste
North America
United States

Diane Wilson won a landmark case against one of the world’s largest petrochemical companies for the illegal dumping of toxic plastic waste on Texas’ Gulf Coast.

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34 Years of Impact

$29M

awarded in Prize funding

219

awards given to date

95

countries represented

98

female Prize winners

Our grantmaking, networking, communications, and security programs provide ongoing support to past and current Prize winners.

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Addressing the World’s Most Pressing Environmental Challenges

We recognize individuals who are fighting on the frontlines of the greatest environmental issues of our time. Prize winners protect endangered ecosystems and species, combat destructive industries and developments, promote sustainable and environmentally friendly policies, and push for environmental justice.

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On our blog

Five Highlights from the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize

May 3, 2023

It’s been just over a week since we announced the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winners, six ordinary people who took extraordinary actions to protect their environments and communities. Join us in reflecting on some highlights from a whirlwind Prize winner tour. 1. The 2023 Prize Winner Announcement We were honored to announce the 2023 Goldman…

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Introducing the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners

April 24, 2023

We are honored to announce the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winners. These six grassroots environmental leaders prove that ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact on the planet. Join us tonight, April 24, 2023, at 5:30 pm PDT (8:30 pm EDT) in celebrating this year’s winners. Tune into the livestream of the San Francisco ceremony…

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Prize Winners Today: Kimberly Wasserman’s Fight for Environmental Justice in Chicago

February 28, 2023 – By Ellen Lomonico

A Voice for Environmental Justice Kimberly Wasserman is a born organizer. Strong, joyful, and constantly evolving, she radiates warmth and energy. Secure in her beliefs but open minded and friendly, Kim’s power comes from both within herself and from her community on the Southwest side of Chicago: Little Village. Last month, we sat down with…

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