The Earth Prize will also reward a teacher with The Earth Prize Educator of the Year award and a $12,500 prize.
Following the legacy of the original award, every year WEEC’s Secretary-General, Professor Mario Salomone, will select a teacher who has made an exceptional contribution to education during the competition, whom The Earth Foundation will recognize with The Earth Prize Educator of the Year Award and a $12,500 prize. The Earth Prize will also reward the most engaged Mentor with The Earth Prize Mentor of the Year award and a $12,500 prize.