Catalyst Awardees and Finalists
Each year, the Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award celebrates women of color who are building a healthier, safer, and more just world. Our award provides recipients with financial support, wraparound leadership services, and public recognition. Since 2019, Rachel’s Network has moved $1.7 million to women environmental leaders of color and their organizations. Below are the awardees and finalists since the program’s inception in 2019. If you’d like to invite one of the Rachel’s Network Catalyst awardees to be a speaker at your event, please complete this form.
Tara Houska (Couchiching First Nation) | 2019
Minnesota
Dr. Nikki Traylor-Knowles | 2021
Florida
Catalyst Award Finalists
Adriann Killsnight (He'heenóhká'e) | 2024
Hot Springs, MT
Dr. Katia Avilés Vázquez | 2021
Puerto Rico
Instituto para la Agroecología