2009 St. Andrews Prize for the Environment

Applications are invited from individuals, multi-disciplinary teams or community groups for the 2009 annual prize, consisting of an award of $75,000 USD for the winner and $25,000 USD for each of the two runners-up.
Closing date for entries is 31 October, 2008.

2008 Winner, Ian Thorpe from the Elephant Toilet Project (Photo: St.Andrews Prize web)

Aimed at helping ordinary people find solutions to environmental problems, the Prize was launched ten years ago and is recognized as a prestigious international initiative, attracting entries from around the world. The Prize is a joint initiative between the University of St Andrews and international energy company ConocoPhillips.

Below is a brief description of the Prize. If you know of anyone who would be interested in applying or an organisation that could see a benefit in hosting a link to the Prize website, please forward the email with this request.

Are you doing something for the environment? The 2009 St Andrews Prize for the Environment is open to entrants from anywhere in the world. The winner will receive $75,000 USD and two runners-up will each receive $25,000 USD. More information can be found on www.thestandrewsprize.com.

View the 2008 winner podcast.