Because of her activism and the success of her community, Pech received the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2020,[1] an award which is viewed as the environmental Nobel.[7] The organization which presented the award noted that Pech was discriminated against by Monsanto and its lawyers, who alluded to their disbelief that a woman had defeated them.[8] According to Pech, the award "represents a recognition of the work of the Mayan communities of the Chenes (a region of Campeche) and of the unity of the Mayan territory." During the ceremony, which was held virtually, she said:"[3]