The Planet Purpose Awards recognize companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and leaders that are championing our core values of using satellite data to help life on Earth. 

This year, the theme was “From Transparency to Action”  and there were five award categories. 

The winners are:

Do Good: NASA Harvest 

For tracking the impact on agriculture in Ukraine since the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Dream Big: Polícia Federal do Brasil & Santiago e Cintra Consultoria Ltda. (SCCON)

For their work in detecting changes & illicit activity in the Amazon.

Drive for Results: Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha & Odisha Space Application Centre (ORSAC) & Technology Partner: SPARC Private Limited (India)

For an innovative surveillance system to benefit small and medium farmers.

Strive for Openness: Radio Free Europe

For their investigative reporting using our data on the war in Ukraine.

Be Collaborative: Norway’s International Climate & Forests Initiative (NICFI) & Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

For their coordination with partners, users, and clients to help fight tropical deforestation.

Congratulations to all the winners! 

Read this Planet Pulse article for more information about the winners and their important work.