Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world shoot their shot for this prestigious award. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
The hosts are welcoming applications for the annual Future For Nature Awards for the 18th consecutive time. Organizers are searching for natural leaders (18 – 35 years old) who have proven that they can make a difference in the survival of wild species and the future of nature.
Benefits
The FFN Award not only provides winners with a €50,000 prize to boost their conservation work, but they also gain international recognition and many connections within our widespread nature conservation network. Winners will join the FFN Family allowing them to connect with, learn from, and even work with their peers.
Eligibilities
The following criteria must be met to be eligible to apply for the Future For Nature Awards 2025 and will be used in the selection procedure for the Award winners.
- The candidate:
- Must be an individual, not an organisation, programme, or group of individuals.
- Must be born on or after the 31st May 1989 (Maximum age of 35 years old at the FFN Award event) and before the 28th of August 2006 (minimum age of 18 years old at the time of submitting your application).
- Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more species.
- Has demonstrated commitment, determination, and passion for conservation work.
- Has demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurship, and a clear view of conservation work.
- Has been creative and innovative in their work.
- Has demonstrated to be honourable in the conservation work performed.
- Must be determined to continue their conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
- Is able to explain their conservation work in proficient English (written and spoken).
- The award should be used for a conservation initiative of the winner’s own choice and implemented by them.
- The award should be used for the conservation of species. The conservation initiative can involve a component of (fundamental) research, but this should not be the main focus. The relevance of the proposed activities to species conservation and the practical impact should be made clear.
Application Process
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees will be shortlisted. These applicants will be required to provide additional information (which may include photos and/or video) which will be used for the selection of the three awardees.
Application Deadline: August 23, 2024
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