Right Livelihood Award
It was established in 1980 by philanthropist Jakob von Uexküll. An international jury selects laureates in fields such as environmental protection, human rights, sustainable development, health, education, and peace. The prize money of €200,000 is shared among usually four recipients, one of whom may receive an honorary award without share of the funds. The awards ceremony is held each early December in the Parliament building in Stockholm. Nominations are open to the public, and the award is often referred to as the "Alternative Nobel Prize".
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Laureates
1980
First awarded
Early December each year
Announcement
Right Livelihood
Presented by
Awards by year
Practical and exemplary solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the world today
History
In 1979, Jakob von Uexküll attempted to persuade the Nobel Foundation to create new prizes in areas such as environmental protection and human rights, but was rejected and went on to establish the award in 1980. Initial funding came from the sale of his stamp collection. The first awards were presented that same year and have been held annually since. From 1985 the ceremony has taken place in the old Parliament building in Stockholm. The award is financed by donations and governed by a board of five regular members who invite an international jury.
2018
Guatemala, 
Colombia
Saudi Arabia
Burkina Faso
Australia
2017
United States of America
India
Azerbaijan
Ethiopia
2016
Syrian Arab Republic
Egypt
Russian Federation
2015
Canada
Uganda
Italy
2014
United States of America
Hong Kong
Pakistan
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America
2013
United States of America
Switzerland
Palestine, State of
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
2012
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America
Turkey
Afghanistan
2011
China
Chad
United States of America
2010
Nigeria
Austria, 
Brazil
Nepal
Israel
2009
Australia
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Canada
New Zealand
2008
India
United States of America
Somalia
Italy
2007
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Canada
Bangladesh
2006
United States of America
India
Brazil
Colombia
2005
Canada
Malaysia
Botswana
Mexico
2004
India
Russian Federation
Nicaragua
Argentina
2003
New Zealand
Philippines
Korea (the Republic of)
Egypt
2002
Australia
Burundi
Sweden
Paraguay
2001
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Israel
Brazil
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2000
Ethiopia
Indonesia
Turkey
United States of America
1999
Germany
Spain
Colombia
Cuba
1998
United States of America
Chile
Croatia
1997
Burkina Faso
Japan
France
Germany
United States of America
1996
United States of America
Russian Federation
Greece
1995
Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Indonesia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Thailand
1994
Sweden
Trinidad and Tobago
India
Nigeria
1993
Israel
Zimbabwe
India
United States of America
1992
Finland
Bangladesh
Guatemala
United States of America, 
Ukraine
1991
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
India
French Polynesia
Marshall Islands
Brazil
1990
United States of America
Burkina Faso
Israel
Colombia
1989
Japan
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1988
Denmark
Brazil
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Malaysia
1987
Norway
India
West Germany
United States of America
Israel
1986
Austria
Canada
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
India
Peru
1985
Netherlands
Canada
India
Hungary
1984
Lebanon
India
Philippines
Kenya
1983
Austria
United States of America
Chile
Palau
1982
Norway
Malaysia
West Germany
Sri Lanka
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1981
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Australia
Botswana, 
South Africa
1980
Egypt