CITATION
FES gives this award to an individual or group of people of any type, gender or age wherever they live or work in the world. The award goes to someone who has done something that has helped raise public awareness for wildlife, conservation or the environment in some way. This achievement can include activities in areas such as creative writing, poetry, journalism, broadcasting, photography, art, film, theatre or even IT. The award acknowledges and promotes something special.
The trophy (which is kept by the Foundation) is a handmade model of the One Horned Rhinoceros of Nepal. It is made under the conditions of Sustainable Development in Souraha, in the district where the Foundation's project of the "Chitwan Collaboration" exists. The trophy is made from local deadwood, and offers an alternative income to that of poaching and forest destruction. Moreover, it is in the interests of this local community to actively support their local wildlife in order to increase eco-tourism and to gain from all of the ensuing benefits.
The previous award winners include;
2004. Ted Hughes. The award is posthumously awarded to the late Poet Laureate who was our greatest wildlife poet and Bard. Much of his writing is still relevant and proved to be helpful to FES.
2005. Bill Oddie. His lifetime publications, presentations, theatre-work and broadcasting in conservation, especially ornithology. His skill is acknowledged in successfully bringing birding into the everyday home and to the general public.
2006. Al Gore. For his publications and presentations that lead to the film, "An Inconvenient Truth" that destroyed the Western politician's attempts to deny Global Warming, Climate Change and a whole array of inter connected issues.
2007. David Chaffe. For his new publication, "Face to Face with Nature" as well as his previous book "Stormforce". His independent presentations and radio broadcasts that promoted many conservation issues that proves that everyone can have a Unique Selling Point (USP) and that individuals can still make a true difference.