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Michael Sutton

Michael Sutton wears a striped collared shirt and blazer in front of a natural green background.

March 10, 2022

Mike is a respected environmental conservation leader with extensive experience managing nonprofit organizations, influencing public policy, advocating for natural resources, and guiding successful philanthropic efforts. His distinguished career has ranged from work with the National Park Service to senior conservation roles at the World Wildlife Fund, the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the California Fish & Game Commission, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and National Audubon Society. Mike received his BS in Wildlife Biology at Utah State University; did graduate studies in Marine Biology at the University of Sydney, Australia; and, received a law degree with honors from George Washington University’s National Law Center. He joined the Prize in 2018.

Recent Posts

Goldman Prize winner Yuyun Ismawati stands in front of the English countryside. She is wearing glasses, a white jacket, and has short, greying hair.

Prize Winners Today: Fighting for a Toxic-Free Future with Yuyun Ismawati


October 12, 2026 – By Amy Breshears

17 years after her Goldman Prize win, Yuyun Ismawati is still busy—fighting against waste and leading the charge against mercury pollution.

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There's No One Way to Stand Up for Nature


August 31, 2026

Environmental activism doesn't follow one strict blueprint. Discover four of the tactics that Goldman Environmental Prize winners have used to make a lasting difference.

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Five Environmental Terms Explained


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Read on to discover five key terms shaping the environmental movement of 2026.

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