THE WORLD’S LEADING ANIMAL CONSERVATION AWARD
The Indianapolis Prize awards $300,000 to an animal conservationist who has achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of an animal species or group of species. The Prize also awards five DeHaan Finalists and an Emerging Conservationist with $50,000 each. Granted biennially, this award was established to bring the world’s attention to the cause of animal conservation and the brave, talented and dedicated men and women who spend their lives saving the Earth’s endangered animal species.
The Indianapolis Zoo is deeply saddened by the passing of Biruté Mary Galdikas, a pioneering primate conservationist and Indianapolis Prize DeHaan Finalist. Dr. Galdikas devoted her life to studying and protecting orangutans, transforming our understanding of these remarkable apes and inspiring global efforts to safeguard their future. We are profoundly grateful for her extraordinary contributions, and her inspiring legacy will continue to guide all of us who work to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world.
– Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis Prize Gala
Conservation Heroes
Praise for the Prize
“In an evolving international world facing numerous challenges impacting biodiversity and the planet balance as a whole, we are very grateful that the Indianapolis Prize put into light the importance of people striving for a more sustainable world.” – Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Advisor to the Cabinet of HSH the Sovereign Prince of Monaco
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