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2017 Whitley Award winner Sanjay Gubbi recounts how the Award was a springboard for his work and what he looks for now as an application assessor.

Every year, we receive applications from inspiring conservationists from every corner of the globe, leaders making significant strides to protect wildlife, restore ecosystems, and support communities.

Our annual Regional Winner Workshop brought together some of Latin America’s most innovative conservationists, fostering learning and forging connections that have the power to drive collective impact.

Remembering a charity in your Will is one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting difference.

Past Awardee and panel judge Charu Mishra reflects on the impact of the Whitley Awards.

WFN is now accepting applications for our flagship awards supporting outstanding grassroots conservation leaders.

Training, networking and media opportunities for the 2026 Whitley Award winners

A celebration of “realistic hope” with this year’s outstanding conservation leaders

Celebrating the milestone birthday with a special film and bonus podcast episode

Celebrating this year’s recipients of world-leading prizes for grassroots wildlife conservation

Discover the impact of WFN and our network of 230 conservation leaders across 84 countries

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