Founded in 1980, the Right Livelihood Award is often referred to as the alternative Nobel Prize. It is given yearly to people or organizations doing extraordinary work in the service of people and the planet.
Alice Tepper Marlin-Advocate for workers
Amy Goodman-Broadcast Journalist-Author
Daniel Ellsberg-Peace Activist
Bill McKibben-Author & Environmentalist
Robert Bilott-Enviromental Lawyer
Frances Moore Lappé-Author-Environmentalist
Nicanor Perlas-Activist-Editor-Publisher
Maude Barlow-Activist-Environmentalist
Wes Jackson-Geneticist-Agronomist
Tony Clarke-Social Justice & Environmental Activist
Vadana Shiva-Social & Environmental Activist-Author