The annual National Geographic Society/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation were established by the Society and The Howard G. Buffett Foundation to recognize and celebrate unsung heroes working in the field. Two awards are presented each year: one for achievement in Africa (established in 2002) and the other for achievement in Latin America (established in 2005).
Recipients of these awards have demonstrated outstanding leadership in managing and protecting the natural resources in their regions and countries. In addition, they are each inspirational conservation advocates who serve as role models and mentors.
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National Geographic Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation
| Application Deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | National Geographic Society |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of National Geographic Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation
The awardees are honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive a one-time award of $25,000 to support their ongoing work.
Requirements for National Geographic Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation Qualification
Before submitting your nomination, please be sure your candidate meets the following criteria:
- Nominee must be a citizen from a country in Africa or Latin America where he/she develops the conservation work. Expatriates do not qualify for these awards, although we recognize the important work they do around the world
- Nominee must be an accomplished individual that has created positive change in his/her community through conservation
- Buffett Awards are NOT lifetime achievement awards, nor are they early career awards. Thus nominees must be at the peak of their careers as conservation leaders
- Buffett Awards are NOT conservation grants. If you are interested in applying to a grant from National Geographic, please visit https://www.nationalgeographic.org/grants
- Preference will be given to nominees who have not received multiple conservation awards
- Preference will be given to nominees with species-focused conservation efforts
- Individuals nominating themselves will not be considered
Interview date, Process and Venue for National Geographic Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation
Award recipients are chosen from nominations submitted to the National Geographic Society through a rigorous peer-review process. The awardees chosen each year are honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive a one-time award of $25,000 to support their ongoing work.
Application Deadline
January 17, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to National Geographic Society on forms.nationalgeographic.org to applyFor more details, visit National Geographic Society website.