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2022 National Geographic Society/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 17th, 2022.

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.

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.

Nomination Procedure

The deadline to submit the nominations is Monday, January 17th 2022.

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the National Geographic Society/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation

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National Geographic Society (NGS) 2018 Buffett Award for Leadership in African Conservation ($USD 25,000 grant)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 8, 2018,

Applications for the National Geographic Society (NGS) 2018 Buffett Award for Leadership in African Conservation program are now being accepted.

The annual National Geographic/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).

Requirements:

  • Nominee must be a citizen of the country where he/she develops the conservation work
  • Nominee must be an accomplished individual who 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

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.

Award recipients are chosen from nominations submitted to the Committee for Research and Exploration, which screens each nominee through a peer-review process.

Benefits:

  • The awardees chosen each year are honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive a one-time grant of $25,000 to support their ongoing work.
For questions about the award or the nomination process, please contact Luisa Arnedo [email protected]

For More Information:


Visit the Official Webpage of the NGS 2018 Buffett Award for Leadership in African Conservation

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The 40 Chances Fellows program for Social Entrepreneurs

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 31, 2014.

The 40 Chances Fellows program will fund four 40 Chances Fellows with the most innovative social enterprise plans that use strategies built on the principles of 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World.

The 40 Chances Fellows program is a programme by  The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Tony Blair’s Africa Governance Initiative, and the World Food Prize.

Each strategy must involve local leadership and management into the operations of the social enterprise by integrating local place-based ownership and relying on locally driven design, development, and deployment in its programs or services.

In addition, these enterprises should fill gaps in existing value chains, or otherwise combine a variety of complementary and existing efforts into a comprehensive and integrated approach to solve the intended challenge.

Eligibility Requirement:

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 39 on the date the application closes (May 31, 2014).
  • These social enterprises must seek to address issues of hunger, conflict, or poverty and may be established in any one of the following four countries where the Africa Governance Initiative has a strong presence: Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, or Malawi.

 

Prizes:

  • Winners will be selected by a blue ribbon panel of judges and formally announced at the 2014 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Each of four fellows will receive $80,000 in start-up funds and $70,000 for living and transportation expenses (a total of $150,000) for one year.

During their first year of activity, fellows will be required to submit quarterly update reports to the World Food Prize.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of  The 40 Chances Fellows program

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