Tusk Conservation Awards 2022

Tusk Conservation Awards 2022

Deadline: 1-Apr-22

Applications are now open for the Tusk Conservation Awards 2022 to recognise dedicated, forward-thinking individuals with inspirational stories and incredible impact from across continent.

The Tusk Conservation Awards, in partnership with Ninety-One, celebrate African-based conservation leaders and wildlife rangers, and their significant impacts in the field.

Their work with wildlife and communities in Africa safeguards the future for them all.

Eligibility Criteria

Across all three awards decisions are made based on the following eligibility criteria:

  • Awards will be given for:
    • Proven positive conservation impact for wildlife and community development. Their work must be based in Africa.
    • People who act as a role model and provide a level of mentorship.
    • People whose ideas are replicable or scalable in-country and across the continent.
    • Country nationals with the exception of long-term residency (15+ years) or commitment to country/region/ building capacity of local team members for future leadership.
    • People and projects that will continue into the future and are sustainable.
    • People who take a grassroots approach to their work and are inclusive of local communities.
    • Proven collaboration amongst peers and within Government structures.
    • Work that needs to be recognised and given publicity in order to thrive .
    • People that can prove ‘value’ for money and have the ability to manage grants and reporting requirements.
  • For the ranger award there are specific eligibility criteria
    • The nominee must be an active ranger and a citizen of an African country
    • The nominee must have worked as a ranger for more than ten years
    • Team nominations will not be eligible
  • Awards are not made for:
    • 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.

For more information, visit https://www.tuskawards.com/