Now in its thirteenth year, the Tusk Conservation Awards recognise dedicated, forward-thinking individuals with inspirational stories and incredible impact from across the continent.

The 2025 Tusk Conservation Awards, in partnership with Ninety One, will be held on Wednesday 26th November in London, to recognise extraordinary conservation leaders and their significant impacts on wildlife and communities across Africa.

The annual awards, established with Ninety One and in conjunction with HRH The Prince of Wales, 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.