The MIDORI Prize is awarded every two years to three individuals who are each honored at a special award ceremony and who each receive a wooden plaque, a commemorative gift and a monetary prize of 100,000 US dollars.
Eligibilities
Candidates are required to satisfy at least one of the following:
Have made outstanding achievements that greatly contribute to biodiversity (Achievement).
Have the ability to influence future activities related to biodiversity (Potential).
Have conducted work that has impacts on various activities for biodiversity around the world (Impact).
Accomplishments will be assessed on the following:
International contribution
Contribution to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity