The Whitley Awards from the Whitley Fund for Nature are given to “conservation leaders from around the world who are applying sustained effort to conserve the natural environment” in the areas, though not limited to, of “protecting endangered ecosystems and species, promoting sustainability, and influencing environmental policies.” The Whitley Awards provide the winner with “international recognition that enhances their credibility, worldwide media visibility for their project, financial support to pursue their ongoing conservation work and a supportive international network of other Whitley Award winners and Friends through which to solicit advice and support.
There nine Whitley Awards of £30,000 each and one Whitley Gold Award worth £60,000 “awarded annually to the Whitley Award winner whose work and objectives most impress the Judging Panel each year. The further funding provided by this Award grants a second year of funding to the Gold Award winner. All of the Whitley Award winners are automatically considered for the Gold Award, so there is no separate application process.” The awards are given during the Whitley Awards Ceremony held annually at the Royal Geographical Society in May.
Before applying the awards, applicants need to check whether they are eligible for applying and submit required details along with three referees. Application forms can be downloaded and submitted by email. The last date to submit the forms is 31 October 2009. For more information, visit this link.
