Dr. Nyangon Honored with EDF’s William K. Bowes Jr. Award for Clean Energy Leadership

November 16, 2024. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has named Dr. Joseph Nyangon a recipient of the 2024 William K. Bowes, Jr. Award for Leadership in Clean Energy Innovation, one of the highest honors bestowed on alumni of the EDF Climate Corps® program.

The award recognizes exceptional Climate Corps alumni who demonstrate outstanding leadership in driving positive environmental change. Recipients are distinguished by their ability to develop scalable clean energy solutions, share best practices, collaborate across industries, and actively engage in environmental advocacy. Dr. Nyangon’s work exemplifies these values through his sustained commitment to advancing sustainable energy initiatives and translating innovation into real-world impact.

EDF Climate Corps is a globally recognized leadership development program that equips professionals to address today’s most urgent climate and energy challenges. Through this network, alumni continue to influence policy, markets, and technology adoption across the public and private sectors. Dr. Nyangon’s contributions reflect the program’s mission to cultivate leaders who combine technical excellence with systems-level thinking and collaborative action.

The William K. Bowes Jr. Award is named in honor of William K. “Bill” Bowes Jr., a visionary venture capitalist and long-time champion of EDF Climate Corps. Bowes dedicated his life to advancing education, medical research, and environmental leadership, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation and service.

Dr. Nyangon’s recognition underscores the growing impact of Climate Corps alumni in shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future.