Whitley Gold Award

Sharing highlights from across UK and global press coverage so far

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

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

On 30th April, we announced the latest cohort of Whitley Award winners, six inspiring conservationists from across the Global South working to protect our planet for future generations.

Looking back on a year of remarkable achievements by Whitley Award winners

We are delighted to share that Dr. Purnima Barman, recipient of the 2024 Whitley Gold Award, has been named one of TIME Magazine’s Women of the Year 2025.