2025 Seacology Prize Ceremony

Please note that these tickets are for the in-person Seacology Prize Ceremony in Berkeley, California. If you are unable to attend in person, you can to watch the livestream on October 13.

We’re excited to announce that Cynthia Ong will be awarded the 2025 Seacology Prize this October! This dedicated environmental leader has worked tirelessly to halt ecological damages on Borneo, as well as promoting positive, sustainable policies and actions to help her island and its people thrive.

Among other accomplishments, Cynthia has helped found a renewable energy coalition that will bring clean power to remote indigenous communities. Her work on certifying sustainable palm oil has gone far to reduce the damage that oil palm plantations do to the island’s forests and communities. She was also key in developing a working group that succeeded in getting the Sunda pangolin listed as a “totally protected species” under Sabah State law.

In isolation, any of these campaigns would be monumental. In parallel, they exemplify a unique conservation approach that balances economic development aspirations with ecological sustainability. Cynthia’s hope is that through these multi-pronged efforts, she may positively shift the political ecology of her home state of Sabah—which just happens to be one of the most diverse island environments in the world.

We will present Cynthia Ong with the Seacology Prize on Monday, October 13, at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California. The event will include complimentary appetizers, drinks, and desserts at a reception on the terrace. As always, this event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. We encourage you to reserve your seat soon!

Info: Free drinks and hors d'oeuvres provided on the Terrace.

Info: Introductions and updates by Seacology board and staff members, followed by the presentation of the Seacology Prize and the keynote speaker speech by Cynthia Ong in the Goldman Theater.

Info: Free drinks and desserts provided on the Terrace.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, United States