The annual Tusk Conservation Awards were established in 2013 in partnership with Ninety One and in conjunction with HRH The Prince of Wales, to celebrate the achievements of extraordinary people whose work protecting Africa’s irreplaceable natural heritage might otherwise go unnoticed. All finalists not only receive grants to support their work, but also the international recognition they have earned, which further contributes to the development of their projects. The three Awards are as follows:
The Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa, supported by Ninety One, is a lifetime achievement award, given to a distinguished individual for their outstanding dedication and exceptional contribution to conservation in Africa over many years.
The Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa, supported by Defender, recognises an emerging leader in conservation whose work has already demonstrated an exceptional commitment and has made a significant impact to date.
The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award, supported by the Nick Maughan Foundation, recognises the dedication and bravery of rangers working to protect Africa’s increasingly endangered wildlife.
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These awards which mean a great deal to me personally, play a huge part in our mission to preserve Africa’s precious wildlife for its people. It is vital that we recognise the dedication of these unsung heroes and the bravery of rangers risking their lives, day and night, on conservation’s frontline. We all owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
HRH The Prince of Wales KG, KT
Tusk Conservation Awards 2025
2025 Tusk Conservation Award winners: Kumara Wakjira, Rahima Njaidi, Laban Mwangi
Tusk Conservation Awards 2024
2024 Tusk Conservation Award winners: Nomba Ganamé, Edward Aruna, and Claver Ntoyinkima
Tusk Conservation Awards 2023
2023's Award winners were: Ekwoge Abwe, Fanny Minesi, and Jealous Mpofu
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Lewa Safari Marathon
The annual Lewa Safari Marathon, organised by Tusk in partnership with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Safaricom, invites participants from all over the globe to compete in an internationally acclaimed event, running through one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife conservancies and a World Heritage Site. Find out more...
Wildlife Ranger Challenge
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge (WRC) is a unique physical endurance event that connects over 170 Wildlife Ranger teams from 24 African countries, and symbolises the growing movement of global solidarity with the Wildlife Ranger profession. Find out more...
Tusk Conservation Symposium
The Tusk Conservation Symposium brings together our project partners from across the continent, who may not otherwise get an opportunity to share their knowledge and best practice. Find out more...