Recognizes groundbreaking approaches to environmental challenges. This award honors those who have found new ways to address old problems — through technology, community organizing, policy, or creative thinking. Nominees may be individuals, organizations, or businesses.

Recognizes partnerships between three or more organizations working together toward shared environmental goals. This award honors the power of collective action over individual effort. Nominees must represent a formal collaboration between at least three distinct organizations - including government agencies, tribal nations, local businesses, community organizations, nonprofits, etc.

Recognizes individuals with five or more years of sustained environmental work in Oklahoma. This award honors long-term commitment and the kind of consistent, dedicated work that makes a lasting difference in Oklahoma communities.

Recognizes high-impact nonprofit organizations leading environmental work in Oklahoma. This award honors organizations that build lasting capacity in the communities they serve and demonstrate measurable environmental outcomes.

Recognizes universities, colleges, and trade schools leading environmental programs or research in Oklahoma. This award honors institutions investing in the next generation of environmental leaders and advancing environmental knowledge in the state.

Recognizes work that helps underserved communities access clean air, clean water, and healthy environments. This award honors advocates, organizations, and public servants — including law enforcement — working to ensure environmental health is a right available to every Oklahoman.