Nomination Eligibility
  • Individuals and public or private organizations are eligible for consideration. Nominations from all parts of the world are welcomed and encouraged.
  • Self-nominations are not accepted.
Nomination Criteria:
  • The work of the nominee(s) is expected to:
  • Be based on strong science, including natural and/or social sciences;
  • Address global inequalities and solutions;
  • Demonstrate measurable/scalable impacts on an environmental issue, policy, or practice;
  • Demonstrate engagement with the younger generation.
Who May Nominate:
  • Persons or organizations making nominations should be knowledgeable about how their nominee’s accomplishments fit with the criteria above and will be asked a series of questions in the nomination form that can answer these criteria.
  • Multiple nominations from a single nominator or self-nominations are not accepted.
  • Nominees are retained for three years of consideration if not selected for the nomination cycle in which they were originally nominated. 
The submission deadline is May 2, 2025
  • Nominators will be notified by June 9th only if their nominees have advanced to the short list. If you are not notified that your nominee has advanced to the short list, the nominee may have additional years of consideration (All nominees are considered for a total of 3 years, which includes the nomination year). If your nominee has additional years of consideration, you will be able to update the nomination for the next cycle, which is the 2027 cycle and will open in the early part of 2026.
Nomination Packet Requirements
  • Full names, addresses, home or cell phone, etc. of nominee and nominator. All nominations must include the home and/or mobile number of the nominee and nominator. 
  • A one to two-page summary of the individual’s or organization’s accomplishments, discovery, improvement, or other contribution for which the award is proposed, including links to appropriate websites and works.
  • A list of 3 to 5 individuals who would be ready to provide reference letters if the nomination is advanced to the short list. Please include a contact name, organization, and email address for all references. References will be expected to provide specific information about the impact of the nominee’s work as well as the other criteria for the Prize.
  • In the case of a nomination for an individual, a short Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be submitted and include links, if available, to appropriate publications, reports, and websites featuring the unique contribution(s) for which the nomination is being made.
  • In the case of a nomination for an organization, please provide a brochure or datasheet, links to the website, all relevant data, and any additional information in support of the nomination.
  • All nomination documentation must be assembled into one document/packet, either in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please contact amber@tylerprize.org for accessibility support.
  • All file names must include the name of the nominee and nomination year, e.g. JoannaSmith2026, ACME2026


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