Awards

IAIA AWARDS

IAIA Awards are given annually in the following categories. Nominations for the 2026 Awards are invited through 15 September 2025. View current award winners below.

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Global Award Presented to a leading individual or institution that has made a substantial contribution to impact assessment practice, management, or policy at a global scale.
Corporate Initiative Award Presented to a private or public sector company for a specific activity or project that has made a notable contribution to responsible development practice through the application of impact assessment.
Individual Award Acknowledges personal contributions to the discipline of impact assessment and recognizes major achievement and advancement in the theory and/or practice over a period of time at an international level.
Institutional Award Presented to a national or international organization for outstanding contribution to impact assessment, such as a significant contribution to the practice of impact assessment, setting regulatory standards, or other environment-related activity deserving recognition.
Lifetime Achievement Award Previously known as the Rose-Hulman Award. Awarded to a past or present member of IAIA for major contribution to the field of impact assessment over a sustained period. [Recipient Must be an IAIA Member]
Regional Award Awarded to a person or organization that has made a substantial contribution to the field of impact assessment and/or has taken a leadership role in promoting best practice in impact assessment within the general world region of the location of the conference for the year.
Young Professionals Award Acknowledges a distinguished young professional under the age of 35 with outstanding achievements in the impact assessment field.

2025 Award Winners

IAIA is pleased to recognize and congratulate its 2025 award winners. Thank you to those who submitted nominations for the Awards Committee to consider.

See past IAIA award recipients

Global Commons Alliance

GLOBAL AWARD
The Global Award is presented to Global Commons Alliance for their mission to mobilize and accelerate change and become better guardians of the global commons.

Interview coming soon!

The Danish Centre for Environmental Assessment at Aalborg University

INSTITUTIONAL AWARD
The Institutional Award is awarded to the Danish Centre for Environmental Assessment for significant and sustained contributions to the practice and advancement of impact assessment on all levels.

Watch interview here.

A. John Sinclair

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors Dr. A. John Sinclair (Canada) for dedicating more than 30 years to community service, sharing his knowledge, and expanding and strengthening theoretical foundations and practical implementation.

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Alan Bond

INDIVIDUAL AWARD
The Individual Award is presented to Alan Bond (United Kingdom) for being one of the most published authors in the IAPA journal, leading and organizing many sessions at IAIA conferences, volunteering with IAIA and contributions to impact assessment.

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Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department

CORPORATE INITIATIVE AWARD
The Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department receives the Corporate Initiative Award for developing the Hong Kong Environmental Database—a pioneering platform that leverages data-driven, smart technology to transform EIA practices.

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Katie Fineran

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Katie Fineran (United States) is recognized with the Young Professional Award for active participation in IAIA’s Climate Change section and the Fit For Future Initiative as well as creating an online community to help others communicate and enhance their impact on environmental issues.

Watch interview here.

Ilse Aucamp

OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO IAIA
The Outstanding Service to IAIA Award is presented to Ilse Aucamp (South Africa) for her dedication to expanding long-term capacity building in impact assessment by creating the PDP SIA course, recruiting and training mentors, and mentoring participants.

Watch interview here.

Jeffrey Nishima-Miller, Kevin S. Hanna, Jocelyn Stacey, Donna Senese & William Nikolakis

IAPA BEST PAPER OF 2024
“Tools for Indigenous-led impact assessment: insights from five case studies.” IAPA 42:1, 70-87.