Eric Zencey Prize in Ecological Economics — Call for Submissions
The Gund Institute for Environment at the University of Vermont and the U.S. Society of Ecological Economics are pleased to invite submissions for the Eric Zencey Prize in Ecological Economics, which celebrates outstanding writing on the environmental limits of our planet.
Eligibility & Scope
Authors or publishers may submit books or long-form journalism published in English for a general audience in 2024 or 2025 that address real-world environmental challenges through the underlying goals of ecological economics.
Deadline
Submissions are due Jan. 23, 2026.
Award
The winning author will receive $10,000 USD, plus financial support for a trip to the University of Vermont to give a book talk.
About the Prize
Named after pioneering scholar Eric Zencey (1954-2019), the prize recognizes published work that advances public understanding of extant environmental issues using the lens of ecological economics, a field that explores the relationships between economics and Earth’s limited natural resources.
“I hope this prize will inspire future generations of environmental writers and ecological economists to communicate real-world solutions beyond the Ivory Tower,”
How to Submit & Questions
Please see submission and competition information on this Gund Institute webpage.
Send specific questions to julianna.m.white@uvm.edu.
