Dr. Geoffrey Ballard is awarded the prize for his important and creative contribution to the development of fuel cell technology and its applications. The fuel cell may just possibly turn the world around by encouraging a more efficient use of natural resources and help reduce pollution both on global and local levels. The fuel cell technology may play a key role in the international work of preventing climate change.

Dr. Geoffrey Ballard is awarded the prize for his visionary and innovative work to develop the emission free car. He has shown outstanding entrepreneurship by establishing strategic alliances to ensure the continued development of the fuel cell and its applications. The Jury views Dr. Ballard's dedicated work in promoting fuel cell technology as an important step towards a sustainable development.