Nominate

Your nominee could become the next Right Livelihood Laureate.

Do you know any courageous and innovative change-makers who strive to create a more just, peaceful and sustainable world for those around them?

Nominations for the Right Livelihood Award are fully open to the public and can be submitted through our online form below. Nominations are accepted in English, French and Spanish.

Below is an overview of how nominations are reviewed and how Laureates are selected each year.

Deadline
To be considered for the current year, nominations must be submitted by January 30, 2026.

Confidentiality
Nominators and nominees must keep all nominations confidential. Publicly sharing a nomination will result in the nominee becoming ineligible for the selection process.

Consent 
Nominees must consent to being considered for the Award. In cases where nominees are imprisoned, consent may be provided by a family member or legal representative.

Research
The Foundation’s Jury considers nominations for Laureates following thorough research conducted by the Foundation.

Jury meeting
The international Jury meets each August to select the recipients. Laureates are announced at a press conference in Stockholm, with the Award Presentation taking place later in the year.

Feedback on nominations
Due to the volume of nominations received, the Foundation is not able to provide individual feedback on nominations that do not progress in the selection process.

Data security
All information provided through the nomination process is stored securely and used solely for the purposes of the selection process.

*The Foundation reserves the right to decline nominations that fall outside the scope of its mission.