Accepting nominations from the public for the 2022 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards

Accepting nominations from the public for the 2022 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards

Due December 16, 2022

Considered the “Nobel Prize” in air quality achievement, CARB’s Clean Air Awards in honor of Dr. Arie Haagen-Smit have been given annually since 2001 to individuals who have made transformative contributions toward air quality and/or addressing climate change. To date, over seventy awards have been made in a variety of categories, including:

  • Education
  • International Work
  • Research
  • Environmental Justice
  • Policy
  • Science/Technology

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards.
Evidence of the selection criteria qualities and how the nominee’s achievements differentiate them from others who have held similar positions should be demonstrated in the following components of a nomination package:
1. Nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume;
2. Webpage(s) providing background information about the nominee or their accomplishments;
3. At least 3 (three), but no more than 5 (five), letters of recommendation;
4. Biography of nominee (500-word limit);
5. Description of the nominee's accomplishments and how they meet the 4 (four) selection criteria.

Visit our website to learn more about the awards program and past recipients.

For more information please contact: Haagen-Smit.Awards@arb.ca.gov.