Lifetime Award by an individual
Special Annual Theme Award: Sustainable Energy for All in recognition of the United Nations ‘International Decade of Sustainable Energy for All’
Award for achievement over a lifetime, by an individual
Special Sustainable Tourism for Development Award
Achievement by an NGO through technology transfer or training activities
NSTF-GreenMatter Award for achievement by an individual or team in biodiversity conservation, environmental stability and a greener economy
For achievement over a lifetime, by an individual
Special Annual Theme Award in Crop Science and Food Security (sponsored by the DST)
While pure research is recognised, capacity building, commercialisation of the research and the impact on society are taken into consideration
Achievement by an NGO (including NPOs and community-based organisations) through technology transfer or training activities