This award is granted to journalists who are working in print media in Kerala and are involved in featuring environmental matters through articles, features, series and columns as a part of their profession.
This award is granted to journalists who are working in visual media in Kerala. They will be chosen based on the videos, documentaries, series, short films and visual media reports that have been created by the individual related to environmental issues in Kerala in the award year.
The award is granted to researchers in Kerala who are involved in environmental conservation and climate change research, which could positively contribute to the betterment of environment and people in the state.
This award is granted to individuals who are voluntarily involved in the conservation and rejuvenation of natural resources such as sacred grooves, forests, water bodies, heronries, wetlands, mangroves and other coastal ecosystems. This award is strictly for individuals who are practically involved in conservation activities and not for persons who merely aims publicity.
This award is granted to Grama Panchayats, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations who have done exemplary work in protecting the local environment through initiatives in waste management, biodiversity conservation, water conservation, and schemes undertaken to tackle issues caused due to climate change.
This award is granted to government, aided or unaided educational institutions, grant-in-aid institutions and organizations registered under any statutes who have done outstanding work in environmental conservation in the state.