2020 Tusk Award nominations are open. Nominate a hero #ForAllTheyDo
ABOUT THE AWARDS
The Tusk Conservation Awards, in partnership with Investec Asset Management, give us a chance to celebrate extraordinary people, whose work and lives might otherwise go unnoticed outside their fields. Their work with wildlife and communities in Africa safeguards the future for us all
The Duke of Cambridge, Tusks Royal Patron says “These awards which mean a great deal to me personally, play a huge part in our mission to preserve Africa’s precious wildlife for its people. It is vital that we recognise the dedication of these unsung heroes and the bravery of rangers risking their lives, day and night, on conservation’s frontline. We all owe them a huge debt of gratitude.”
Now in its seventh year, the Awards ceremony will for the first time be held at The Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London, on the 21st of November, 2019 and will be hosted by Kate Silverton. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the finalists’ work on the big screen, and to hear from the winners themselves.
TUSK CONSERVATION AWARDS CEREMONY 2019
The Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA
From 5.45pm – 8.00pm | Dress: Cocktail | Ticket Price – £50
If you are interested in buying tickets please email info@tusk.org.
LATEST NEWS
Dr. Carlos Lopes Pereira, 2019 | Mozambique
The Prince William Award winner has just been announced as Dr. Carlos Lopes Pereira. He is a passionate and dedicated conservation leader widely regarded as the face of conservation in Mozambique. Over the past 40 years he has had immeasurable impact in laying the foundations for protecting Mozambique’s natural resources, as well as building the institutional capacity to fight wildlife crime.
Benson Kanyembo | Zambia
The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award winner has just been announced as Benson Kanyembo, Law Enforcement Advisor from Conservation South Luangwa, Zambia. Benson will be awarded the ‘Conservation Oscar’ at The Tusk Conservation Awards 2019, in partnership with Investec Asset Management.
Announcing the winner of the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award, Tusk CEO Charlie Mayhew said: “Thanks to his extraordinary bravery and passion for the natural world, Zambia’s Benson Kanyembo provides much needed hope for the future of Zambia’s threatened wildlife…and with his inspirational leadership the war against poaching and the illegal wildlife trade is winnable.”
Announcing the shortlist for the 2019 Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa, Charlie Mayhew, Tusk Trust CEO said:
“Thanks to the dedication of these extraordinary men and women working on the front line of conservation, there is a brighter future for Africa’s wildlife. To them extinction is simply not an option.”
THE STORIES
Winners of the Tusk Conservation Awards 2018
Pete Morkel
Vincent Opyene
Julius Obwona
Prince William Award
Supported by Investec Asset Management
Tusk Award
Supported by Land Rover
Wildlife Ranger Award
Supported by a Private Donor
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- Will you share this site with your friends and family?
- Will you donate to Tusk, and help to ensure that more conservationists in Africa receive funding?
- Will you learn more about conservation issues like the Illegal Wildlife Trade, by visiting Tusk.org?
Whatever you can do, please do it now, and help us to thank them #ForAllTheyDo
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OUR PARTNERS
Without our partners, there would be no awards. Each year, they give of their time and resources to make sure that we can continue to recognise, inspire and encourage conservationists in Africa, for all the work that they do. They also go the extra mile to make sure that our finalists and winners have the once in a lifetime experience they deserve. Please take the time to visit our sponsor pages and find out how they contribute to making each year bigger and better.
OUR TUSK AWARD JUDGES
Our judging panel features some of the leading conservation figures working in Africa today. They are all experts in their fields, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that our unique struggle entails.
2020 Tusk Award nominations are now open. Nominate a conservation hero #ForAllTheyDo
