The John and Alice Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2024 is now accepting applications.
This prestigious award is presented for outstanding scientific work in the fields of environment, energy, and health, which has significantly benefited humanity.
Endowed by the John and Alice Tyler Charitable Trusts, the Prize is administered by the University of Southern California, with recipients selected annually by the Executive Committee.
Objectives of the Tyler Prize
The Tyler Prize aims to honor exceptional contributions in the following areas:
- Ecological and Environmental Protection: Recognizing efforts to protect, maintain, improve, or understand ecological or environmental conditions.
- Sustainable Energy: Celebrating discoveries, developments, or improvements in sustainable energy sources.
- Planetary Health: Advancing understanding or improvements in planetary health and global solutions.
Award Details
- Prize Amount: The annual award is $250,000. If there are joint winners, the cash prize will be shared.
Eligibility
- Who Can Apply: Both individuals and public or private organizations are eligible for nomination.
- Global Participation: Nominations from all regions of the world are welcome and encouraged.
Selection Criteria
The work of nominees should:
- Be based on robust scientific principles, encompassing natural and/or social sciences.
- Address global inequalities and propose solutions.
- Demonstrate measurable and scalable impacts on environmental issues, policies, or practices.
- Engage with younger generations to inspire future contributions.
Application Process
Nomination Requirements
Nominations must be submitted in English through the online Nomination Form and should include the following details:
- Nominee and Nominator Information: Full names, addresses, and contact numbers (home or cell phone) for both the nominee and the nominator.
- Summary of Accomplishments: A one to two-page summary detailing the nominee’s or organization’s achievements, discoveries, or improvements, including links to relevant websites and works.
- References: A list of 3 to 5 individuals who can provide reference letters if the nomination is shortlisted. References should detail the impact of the nominee’s work and other relevant criteria for the Prize.
- Supporting Documents:
- For individual nominations: A short Curriculum Vitae with links to pertinent publications, reports, and websites.
- For organizational nominations: A brochure or datasheet, website links, and any additional supporting information.
- Submission Guidelines:
- Nominations must be submitted through the designated online forms (contact amber@tylerprize.org for accessibility exceptions).
- All file names must include the nomination year and nominee’s name (e.g., JoannaSmithREFEREES2025, ACMEReferees2025).
- Self-nominations are not accepted.
Contact Information
For more details, visit the John and Alice Tyler Prize website or contact amber@tylerprize.org for specific inquiries or accessibility needs.
Conclusion
The John and Alice Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is an extraordinary opportunity to recognize and reward significant scientific contributions to environmental, energy, and health fields.
If you know an individual or organization whose work has made a notable impact in these areas, consider submitting a nomination before the deadline on August 9, 2024.
This prize not only celebrates their achievements but also encourages ongoing innovation and engagement in solving global environmental challenges.
