Kerri Wolter is nominated for the Tusk Conservation Award
Kerri Wolter, founder/manager of VulPro, has been nominated for the Tusk Conservation Award for Conservation in Africa, one of 2 annual awards up for grabs in the Tusk Conservation Awards. The other being the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa.
Kerri is one of 5 nominees which were announced on 10 May 2013 for this award, which will be given to an individual with a minimum of five years experience who has demonstrated a considerable commitment to conservation and has already made a significant impact. The award recognises an up-and-coming conservationist whose work shows real promise.
The shortlist of five conservationists nominated for the award are Alasdair Harris (Madagascar), Edwin Kinyangui (Kenya), Tom Lalampaa (Kenya), Josia Razafindramanana (Madagascar) and Kerri Volter (South Africa). The judges selected the nominees for demonstrating extraordinary commitment and for having made a significant impact in their field of work.
The Tusk Conservation Awards have been developed by Tusk Trust in partnership with Investec Asset Management. The awards aim to highlight the outstanding achievements of individuals working within the field of conservation. From practical field conservation to successful environmental education, these awards aim to recognise the achievements of individuals who are ensuring the future of Africa and bringing the challenges faced by the continent to a global audience.
For both awards the judges will assess nominee’s outstanding contribution towards any or all of the following areas: wildlife and habitat conservation, development and delivery of environmental education, and sustainable community development programmes designed to enhance conservation.
The winner of the Tusk Award, which is being supported by Land Rover, will be announced at the Awards ceremony to be held in September in London. The award will be personally given by Price William with the winner and runner up being presented with a trophy and grants to further their work.