ESDA Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 This award recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of esteemed individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a profound impact in their respective fields.

Categories:
Distinguished Faculties
Renowned Environmentalists
Visionary Leaders
Dedicated Activists
Eminent Scientists
Accomplished Entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 60 years or above
Only nominated by the Governing body member
No need to apply

ESDA Fellowship Award 2025 (F.E.S.D.A) Categories:
Eminent Academicians (Scientists and Faculty members in Science or Humanities disciplines)

Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 45 years or above
Patron member of ESDA
Holding a senior position, such as Professor / Director / Scientist F or Associate Professor / College Principal / Scientist-E position over a minimum 5-10 years of experience.
Tremendous academic record with significant publication, patents, research projects & Supervision of Ph.D. scholar.

ESDA Environmental Excellence Award 2025 Categories:
Individual:
Distinguished Faculties
Renowned Environmentalists
Visionary Leaders
Dedicated Activists
Eminent Scientists
Accomplished Entrepreneurs.

Organizations:
Educational Institutions (Universities, Colleges, Institutes and Schools)
Corporates
Industries
PSUs
Consultancies
NGO

Eligibility Criteria:
Individual:
Age: 45 years or above
Patron member of ESDA
Faculty member with a minimum of 20 years of experience, with tremendous academic record, significant publications, research projects, and supervision of Ph.D. scholars in the environmental field
Leadership roles in Environmental awareness, Education, and Community projects
Advocacy efforts promoting environmental sustainability, or conservation through community engagement, outreach, and education initiatives.

Organizations:
Demonstrates environmentally responsible practices and sustainable operations
Commitment to reducing environmental footprint
Promotes environmental awareness and conservation
Research initiatives or projects fo cused on environmental sustainability.

ESDA Sustainability Excellence Award 2025 Category:
Only Organizations:
Educational Institutions (Universities, Colleges, Institutes and Schools)
Corporates
Industries
PSUs
Consultancies
NGO

Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Institutions:
Accredited and affiliated
Integrates sustainability into curriculum, research, or operations
Promotes environmental awareness and social responsibility
Community engagement and outreach on sustainability Corporates, Industries, PSUs, Consultancies, NGOs:
5-10 years of operation
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility
Positive impact on environment and society
Meets industry standards and regulations
Promotes SDG adoption and CSR initiatives

ESDA Eminent Scientist Award 2025 Categories:
Eminent Scientist | Faculty members in Science disciplines within Higher Education.

Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 45 years or above
Patron member of ESDA
Currently or formerly holding an eminent position, such as: Professor/Director/Scientist F or Associate
Professor/Scientist E with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience
Excellent academic record
Strong publication record, including high-impact Scopusindexed journals and books.

ESDA Academics Excellence Award 2025 Category:
Eminent Academicians, including Scientists and Faculty members in Science and Humanities disciplines within Higher Education.

Eligibility Criteria: Age: 40 years or above
Patron member of ESDA
Ph.D degree holder
Associate Professor/Scientist E or Assistant Professor/Scientist C with a minimum of 10 years of experience
Excellent academic record
A strong publication record, including high-impact Scopus index journals and books.

ESDA Women Empowerment Award 2025 Category:
Individual Award for Women working on Women's Issues

Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 40 years or above
Patron member of ESDA Contributions in areas such as:
Women's rights advocacy
Community leadership for women's empowerment
Education for women's empowerment and gender equality
Women's economic empowerment through entrepreneurship

ESDA Senior Scientist Award 2025 Category:
Academician (Scientist and Faculty Higher education)

Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 40 years or above
Patron member of ESDA
Ph.D/M.Tech/MEE/M.D. degree
Minimum 10 years of teaching or research experience in a faculty or scientist position
Exceptional academic record
Strong publication record, including high-impact journals and books
Significant contributions to their field, with evidence of impact and recognition.

ESDA Education Excellence Award 2025 Category:
Individual award only for Teacher (Teachers of School/College/University)
Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 35 or above
Patron or Life member of ESDA
Nominee must have a faculty positionwith minimum of 10 years teaching experience with tremendous academic record
Demonstrable use of innovative approaches, methods, or technologies in education
Evidence of positive impact on student outcomes

. ESDA Green Leadership Award 2025 Category:
Faculty, Environmentalist, Entrepreneur, Industry, Educational Institution.

Eligibility Criteria:
No age
Patron/Life member of ESDA
Significant Contributions to environmental protection, conservation, and social development
Demonstrable impact on social issues, including community development, education, and awareness
Leadership roles toaddress environmental challengesand promote Environmental Sustainability, and conservation.

ESDA Environmentalist Award 2025 Category:
Faculty, Environmentalist, Entrepreneur, Social Activist, Visionaries

Eligibility Criteria:
No age
Patron/Life member of ESDA
Demonstrable contributions to environmental studies, environmental conservation, sustainability, or climate change mitigation
Professional experience in environmental field, academia, activism
Advocacy efforts promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, or conservation

. ESDA Young Scientist Award 2025 Category:
Academician (Scientist, faculty, researcher)

Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 40 years or below, ensuring the award targets young and emerging talent
Patron/Life member of ESDA,
Qualification: Ph.D/M.Tech/ME/M.D. degree recognizing advanced research and academic achievements
Publications in reputable journals, conferences, or other research outputs.

ESDA Young Researcher Award 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 35 years or below
Life member of ESDA
Pursuing Ph.D. degree or equivalent in their field
Minimum 2 Publications in reputable journals

Safety Professional Excellence Award 2025 Category:
EHS (environment, health & safety) professionals, including
EHS Managers
Safety Managers
Safety Officers
Safety Entrepreneurs

Eligibility Criteria: Age and Experience: 40 years or above, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in EHS management
Patron member of ESDA
Remarkable contributions to Environment, Health, and Safety management in a reputed organization.

ESDA Green Technology Award 2025 This Award recognizes organizations and institutions that are leading the way in environmental sustainability through innovative products, operations, and services.

Category:
Industries (manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, energy, and more)
Service providers (consultancies, laboratories, hospitals, and institutions)
Non-profit organizations

Criteria:
Nominees should demonstrate significant contributions to environmental protection through:
Environmentally friendly product development and manufacturing
Sustainable operations and services
Innovative solutions for environmental challenges
Measurable impact on reducing environmental footprint