The Disobedience Award—a $250,000, no-strings-attached prize—recognises individuals and groups who engage in responsible, ethical disobedience aimed at challenging norms, rules, or laws that sustain society’s injustices.
This award honors work that is focused on positive impact and is consistent with a set of key principles, including:
– nonviolence
– creativity
– courage
– personal responsibility
The award is open to people and groups working in any discipline, including, but not limited to, scientific research, civil rights, freedom of speech, human rights, and the freedom to innovate. By rewarding thoughtful, nonviolent acts of disobedience, we hope to raise the public profile of these activities and ultimately inspire new agents of change.