The 2015 Goldman Environmental Prize awards were announced today in San Francisco on the Goldman Youtube channel. The six environmental activists who are being recognized with this year’s prize come from Kenya, Myanmar, Scotland, Haiti, Canada, and Honduras.

“Awarded annually to environmental heroes from each of the world’s six inhabited continental regions, the Goldman Prize recognizes fearless grassroots activists working against all odds to protect the environment and their communities. They often work in countries where violence and death threats against environmental defenders are on the rise.”

The lineup and blog-bios on each of the award winners

Phyllis Omido, Kenya Story and video 

Phyllis Omido, Kenya (Courtesy of Goldman Environmental Prize)

Myint Zaw, Myanmar Story and video

Myint Zaw, Myanmar (Courtesy of the Goldman Environmental Prize)

Howard Wood, Scotland Story and video

Howard Wood, Scotland (Courtesy of the Goldman Environmental Prize)

Jean Wiener, Haiti Story and video

Jean Weiner, Haiti (Courtesy of the Goldman Environmental Prize)

Marilyn Baptiste, Canada Story and video

Marilyn Baptiste, Canada (Courtesy of the Goldman Environmental Prize)

Berta Cáceres, Honduras Story and video

Berta Caceres (Courtesy of Goldman Environmental Prize)

From the Green News Update Archives: The 2014 Goldman Environmental Award winners are profiled plus individual videos on each of the award winners.