Nominations are now open for the 2012 Indianapolis Prize
Nominations for the 2012 Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation, will be accepted from now until January 21, 2011. The $100,000 biennial award is given to an individual animal conservationist who has made significant achievements in advancing sustainability of an animal species or group of species. It represents the largest individual monetary award for animal conservation in the world and is given as an unrestricted gift to the chosen recipient.
Anyone can nominate a candidate for the Indianapolis Prize. To be accepted as Nominees, individuals must have accomplished a personal achievement or series of achievements that have resulted in a demonstrable positive impact on a species or group of species that is likely to improve the species’ likelihood of long-term survival.
For complete guidelines and to learn more about the nominating process, send an e-mail to nomination@indianapolisprize.org. Once your request has been received, a nomination form with instructions may be sent by return e-mail if applicable.
Information on who was nominated for the 2010 Indianapolis Prize.Information on who was nominated for the 2008 Indianapolis Prize.