Wave Awards

Celebrating the individuals who are creating ripples of positive change through their contributions, creativity, and commitment to a better world.

Making Waves

Featured Wave Makers

Donella Meadows

Environmental Scientist & Systems Thinker

Donella Meadows was a pioneering environmental scientist, systems analyst, and writer who dedicated her life to understanding and communicating the complex relationships between environmental, social, and economic systems. As lead author of the groundbreaking 'Limits to Growth' report, she helped awaken the world to the challenges of sustainability. Her work on leverage points for system change continues to inspire environmental activists, policymakers, and systems thinkers worldwide.

Leverage Points: Places to Intervene in a System

Award Categories

Musicians On A Mission

For musicians who really want to make a difference with their music and wish to help raise awareness and action for pressing problems humanity faces.

Wave Maker Awards

For those that go above and beyond with their contribution to a non-profit, cause, or impact project.

Heartworks Award

For Artists who are making a difference with their artwork or music.

Wave Guide Awards

For Mentors or Educators who help and support artists that are making a difference.

Nominate a Wave Maker

Know someone who's making waves of positive change? Nominate them for a Wave Award!