Paige Smith

From the courtrooms of England to the forests of Nigeria, the 2026 Goldman Prize winners are working hard to protect our planet. These six extraordinary women show that change can start wherever you stand. Keep reading to discover how you can support the work of the six Goldman Environmental Prize winners: Iroro Tanshi (Nigeria), Borim…

Meet the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! The recipients of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize are Iroro Tanshi (Nigeria), Borim Kim (South Korea), Sarah Finch (United Kingdom), Theonila Roka Matbob (Papua New Guinea), Alannah Acaq Hurley (United States), and Yuvelis Morales Blanco (Colombia). These six extraordinary women show that you don’t have to cross oceans to find environmental leadership—you might find it next door. Global movements begin…

From international exposure to professional development, Goldman Environmental Prize winners receive a range of benefits to support their work as environmental advocates. Primary benefits of winning the Goldman Prize include financial support, media recognition, access to a global network of environmental leaders, and defense and security support. 1. Financial Support The Goldman Environmental Prize has…