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The Indianapolis Prize celebreated the world’s preeminent animal conservationists at the Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc. on Sept. 30, 2023 at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.
National Geographic Explorer and wildlife photographer Joel Sartore was named the 2023 Jane Alexander Global Wildlife Ambassador. Sartore is best known for his iconic, portrait photography of at-risk animal species and founded the National Geographic Photo Ark project to inspire people to help protect at-risk species through documentary photography and videos.
Peruvian primatologist and anthropologist Fanny Cornejo was named the inaugural Winner of the Emerging Conservationist Award. Cornejo has devoted the last 15 years of her professional life to primate conservation and research. She leads Yunkawasi that works with Amazonian and Andean communities for the conservation of threatened species through sustainable economic development and a protected area management approach.
Officials have named 44 Nominees for the 2025 Indianapolis Prize.
LEARN MORENow, nearing its twentieth year, the Prize has awarded more than $6.2 million and reached more than 2 billion people globally.
LEARN MOREOfficials from the Indianapolis Prize name the ten Finalists for the 2025 Emerging Conservationist Award.
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