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. View fullsize Alice Tepper Marlin-Advocate for workers View fullsize Amy Goodman-Broadcast Journalist-Author View fullsize Daniel Ellsberg-Peace Activist View fullsize Bill McKibben-Author & Environmentalist View fullsize Robert Bilott-Enviromental Lawyer View fullsize Frances Moore Lappé-Author-Environmentalist View fullsize Nicanor Perlas-Activist-Editor-Publisher View fullsize Maude Barlow-Activist-Environmentalist View fullsize Wes Jackson-Geneticist-Agronomist View fullsize Tony Clarke-Social Justice & Environmental Activist View fullsize Vadana Shiva-Social & Environmental Activist-Author