The Academy recognizes the merit and achievements of individuals who have contributed to the field of environmental science, education and societal values by conferring
(1) NESA FELLOWSHIP AWARD
(2) NESA EMINENT SCIENTIST AWARD
(3) NESA INDIGENOUS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (ITK) AGRICULTURE AWARD
(4) NESA INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIST AWARD
(5) NESA SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
(6) NESA ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARD
(7) NESA GREEN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIVE AWARD
(8) NESA DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AWARD
(9) WOMEN EXCELLENCE AWARD
(10) NESA YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD
(11) NESA JUNIOR SCIENTST AWARD.
