Nominations are OPEN for Vote Solar’s Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award
- Long-time leaders in their communities (10+ years of work in energy or environmental justice), may be located anywhere in the U.S. or territories who are
- Dedicated to improving health and well-being in their community through clean energy
- Strong coalition builders– able to mobilize support both within and around their community
- Working at the intersection of racial justice & clean energy access
- Working to stop extractive and/or polluting industry in their community
- Working to bring jobs and savings to their community via clean energy opportunities
- Influencing the state, local, or federal energy policy agenda through direct grassroots advocacy
Does this sound like you or someone you know or admire? Submit a nomination by July 17. We anticipate the nomination form will take 15-30 minutes to complete.
EJA award recipients serve as models of energy and environmental justice leadership and inspire us all to work toward a just clean energy transition. In giving this award, Vote Solar aims to honor the critically important role of community-based activism by people of color in driving environmental progress and to increase visibility for the remarkable work of individual leaders. If you are unsure about your eligibility, or the eligibility of someone you wish to nominate, please direct questions to (cmadray@votesolar.org).
The awardee will receive a $10,000 financial award that can be used personally or donated to a 501c3 of their choice.
