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Indianapolis Prize Events

Upcoming Events

Indiana University, Evening Lecture

    • DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 27
    • LOCATION: Marshall Cultural Center or Theater ● Bloomington, IN
    • TIME: 5:30 pm

DePauw University, Morning Lecture

    • DATE: Thursday, Sept. 28
    • LOCATION: Memorial Student Union Ballroom ● Greencastle, IN
    • TIME: 11:30 am

Michael I. Crowther Conservation Forum, Reception & Moderated Discussion

    • DATE: Thursday, Sept. 28
    • LOCATION: Indiana Historical Society ● Indianapolis, IN
    • TIME: 5:30 pm

Meet a Hero, Indianapolis Zoo Dolphin Gallery

    • DATE: Saturday, Sept. 30
    • LOCATION: Indianapolis Zoo ● Indianapolis, IN
    • TIME: 10 am

Butler University, Woods Lecture Series, Evening Lecture

    • DATE: Monday, Oct. 2
    • LOCATION: The Schrott ● Indianapolis, IN
    • TIME: TBD

Ball State University

    • DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 3
    • LOCATION: TBD ● Muncie, IN
    • TIME: TBD

Franklin College, Evening Lecture & Reception

    • DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 3
    • LOCATION: Napolitan Student Center ● Franklin, IN
    • TIME: 7 pm

University of Notre Dame, Afternoon Lecture

    • DATE: Wednesday, Oct. 4
    • LOCATION: Eck Auditorium and Atrium ● South Bend, IN
    • TIME: 3 pm
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Meet a Hero

Following the Zoo’s mission to inspire conservation in the local Indianapolis community, Meet a Hero is a special event where Zoo visitors have the opportunity to meet the Prize heroes, who traveled from across the globe, to discover their amazing and inspiring stories.

At the event children and adults can interact with world-renowned scientists and researchers who are helping save wild things and wild places. Designed for families and the young at heart, guests can also participate in fun activities created to teach the importance of protecting endangered species that everyone can help save. As part of the experience the first 2,000 guests will receive a pack of limited-edition conservation collector cards featuring the Prize Winner, Finalists, Emerging Conservationist and celebrities in attendance.

Indianapolis Prize Lecture Series

The Indianapolis Prize Lecture Series provides an inspirational and educational platform for young inquisitive minds, the public and professionals in our community to understand the work and determination it takes to save a species. Participants will learn what inspired the Winner to become a scientist and how they raised awareness for our planet’s biodiversity. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about the challenges, struggles and successes the Winner has faced through their career.

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Michael I. Crowther Conservation Forum

Named in honor of Indianapolis Prize founder Michael I. Crowther, the Conservation Forum appeals to business professionals and community leaders by providing them an opportunity to learn how these global conservationists successfully implemented leadership in uncommon and challenging environments.

At the Sept. 28 event, learn about the inspiring journeys of Dr. Pablo Borboroglu, 2023 Indianapolis Prize Winner, and Fanny M. Cornejo, 2023 Emerging Conservationist, as they discuss what they’ve learned from the animals and human residents of some of nature’s wildest places, from Peru to Patagonia and all around the world. Moderator John Ketzenberger of The Nature Conservancy and radio broadcaster Kristi Lee will lead the conversation and explore the importance of including conservation in public policy and in our own lives.

Date: Sept. 28, 2023
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Indiana Historical Society, 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis, IN

Tickets: $10 or free with IUPUI student ID
Snacks and samples provided by Metazoa Brewing Co. and Daniel’s Vineyard & Winery

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