EC50 Nominations are Open! | The Explorers Club 50

Karim Iliya. Photo Credit: Norris Niman

Nominations for the EC50 Class of 2026 are now open!

We encourage wide-ranging and expansive nominations that range from “boots in the mud” exploration to the communication of science and exploration through various mediums. We’re not looking for household names, we’re looking for individuals who deserve recognition and a spotlight for their efforts and contributions, including those whose achievements might have been overlooked or under-appreciated in the past.

The deadline for nominations for the Class of 2026 is Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Nominations must be made by Explorers Club Members, but nominees can be members and non-members alike. Members are welcome to nominate more than one individual. No self-nominations will be accepted.

While the nomination process is simple, only the written application and materials provided will be considered in the review process, so please make every effort to best demonstrate your nominee’s qualifications. We encourage you to include a video link of your nominee discussing their work, if available. We’ve made it easier to highlight your nominee by allowing you to share links and documents in your application.

To nomiante an explorer, fill out the form below or visit: 50.explorers.org/nominate/

To learn more about current EC50 honorees, check out their profiles here.

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Is the nominee a member of The Explorers Club?*

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Nominee's primary field(s) of work or expertise (i.e. biology, filmmaking, oceanography, archaeology, art, etc.)*

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Please Give a Headline Summation of the Nominees Primary Work (Such as "Building Lunar Bases in the Desert", "Uncoding the Genetic Mystery of the Amazon", or " Painting the Future of Antarctica")*

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Nominee's primary countries of work*

Overview: Please explain why your nominee deserves to be recognized as one of The Explorers Club 50*

1. How does the candidate’s work create meaningful impact within their local, professional, or global communities?*

2. Describe how the candidate effectively communicates science and exploration?*

3. How does the candidate’s work inspire a deeper understanding of the world around us?*

4. How does their work expand the definition of exploration?*

5. How could EC50 recognition enhance the candidate’s ability to achieve their goals?*

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Are you, the nominator, a member of The Explorers Club?*

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