The Sophie Prize
1998 - 2011
The Sophie Prize is an international award (US $ 100,000), for environment and sustainable development. For 14 years the Sophie Prize has been awarded to persons or organizations which has created awareness of and initiated alternatives to modern-day development in a pioneering or particularly inventive manner. Tristram Stuart from Britain became Sophie Prize winner 2011 for his fight against food waste.
Who deserves to win the Sophie Prize 2012? Read more about nominating here.
The Sophie Prize has changed office
Wednesday 11 January 2012The Sophie Prize administration has changed office in Oslo. Our new location is at Aker Brygge, Bryggetorget 1.
New dealine for Sophie Prize nomination: December 15
Wednesday 26 October 2011The Sophie Prize wants as many good nominees as possible. Therefore we have decided to extend our deadline to December 15. We encourage you all to nominate candidates for the Sophie Prize 2012!
The death of Wangari Maathai - a great loss for Africa
Monday 26 September 2011Wangari Mathaai died last night, leaving a deep void but also a strong feeling of gratitude. Her death is a great loss for Africa, for the environment and for all of us who strive for democracy and peace.
Who deserves to be Sophie Prize winner 2012?
Wednesday 22 September 2010Tristram Stuart from Britain became Sophie Prize winner 2011 for his fight against food waste. Who deserves to win the Sophie Prize 2012?
Photos from Prize Ceremony 2011
Browse and download photos from the Sophie Prize Ceremony 2011.
"Never underestimate
the individuals ability to change the world"
Mahatma Gandhi