The 2025 Goldman Prize winners were announced Monday, April 21, 2025.
The Prize winners were celebrated at a live ceremony in San Francisco during Earth Week. Hosted by Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro, the lively ceremony united the environmental community in an unforgettable evening. San Francisco City Hall was also illuminated in green in recognition of this year’s environmental heroes.
Watch the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony
Celebrating Environmental Heroes
Since 1990, Prize winners have inspired audiences with their stories of urgency, action, and courage in protecting the planet. Attendees at the unforgettable ceremonies have included environmental leaders, activists, philanthropists, elected officials, and others who care about the planet. Past ceremony speakers and hosts have included Vice President Al Gore, Jane Fonda, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Senator John Kerry, and musicians Lenny Kravitz, Jack Johnson, Angelique Kidjo, and Michael Franti.
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