Nominations are now open for the Tusk Conservation Awards to recognize an individual judged to be an inspiring mid-career conservationist in recognition of their outstanding contribution and leadership qualities. The purpose of the award is to highlight ‘emerging’ leaders making significant conservation impacts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Mid-career conservationists with a minimum of 10 years in conservation
- Tangible conservation outcomes achieved in the past 5-10 years – Evidence of potential for future scalability
- African national or a career minimum of 10 years in African conservation for Non-nationals
- Clear and proven leadership qualities
- Demonstrated level of collaboration with local communities with either proven impact and/or behavior change
- Inspiration for local or regional conservation actions
- Demonstrated dedication to conservation
- Potential for project approaches to be scaled
- Proof of new innovative approaches; ways of thinking and solutions to conservation problems
- No self-nomination.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Self-applications
- Posthumously
- People who are undertaking pure academic research
- Individuals working for themselves (not part of a team)
- Individuals working in animal welfare or the rehabilitation of captive animals.
Application Requirements
- Minimum of three references with two strong local ones.
For more information, visit Tusk Trust.