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Species Survival Commission awards (SSC)

• The Sir Peter Scott Award for Conservation Merit. This award is presented to individuals in recognition of exceptional service and leadership to species conservation over many years through their work with the SSC.
• The George Rabb Award for Conservation Innovation. This award is given to individuals in recognition of their delivering transformational advances in conservation theory and practice, and specifically for outstanding innovation and creativity in species conservation in the context of the SSC.
• The Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership. This award recognizes emerging leadership in the SSC, especially from individuals who have made a specific contribution to species conservation on the ground through their leadership, as part of an SSC Specialist Group or Task Force.
• The SSC Chair’s Citation of Excellence. This award is given by the Chair of the Commission in recognition of outstanding contributions to SSC.

Commission on Ecosystem Management awards (CEM)

• is granted to members of the Commission who have demonstrated exceptional initiative in ecosystem management in accord with criteria and procedures adopted by the Steering Committee.
• Young Professional Leadership Award is granted to a Young Professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in ecosystem management in accord with criteria and procedures adopted by the Steering Committee.

World Commission on Protected Areas awards (WCPA)

• is made to individuals or groups to recognise outstanding service to protected and conserved areas.
• celebrates individuals who are takingÌýbold steps in protecting these most valued resources by recognising their invaluable and innovative work with a 5,000 USD grant, international recognition by their peers and accompanying citation.
• Ìýrecognises outstanding and innovative solutions for protected and conserved areas, developed and implemented by individuals, organisations or groups.
• aims to highlight and felicitate the extraordinary work that rangers do in protected and conserved areas worldwide.
• Ìýis awarded to members of WCPA who have provided exceptional and dedicated leadership and service to the Commission.

World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL)

• Ìý Ìý ÌýWCEL Achievement Award - since 1984, the ELI Environmental Achievement Award has honoured individuals and organizations for demonstrating outstanding commitment to environmental protection.Ìý
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Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP)

• CEESP Honorary Chair Award -Ìýawarded to a CEESP leader who has significantly contributed to the vision and future of CEESP in the past - and who continues to support CEESP after their official leadership term is over.
• Conservation ContributorÌý-Ìýawarded to an individual who went above and beyond in their contributions to conservation and to the work and mission of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ CEESP.
• CEESP Agent of ChangeÌý-Ìýawarded to a CEESP member whoÌýidentifies areas of need vis-a-vis the Commission's areas of work, and who takes action to address those needs.
• CEESP Meritorious Research Award - awarded in recognition of outstanding and inspirational research over a career that has contributed to increased understanding of the relations between societies and their environment, in the pursuit of beneficial, equitable and just forms of biodiversity conservation.
• CEESP Award for Indigenous Conservation and Advancement -Ìýawarded for an outstanding record of working to promote the linkages between cultural and biological diversity.

Commission on Education and Communication (CEC)

CEC Regional Award

Every four years, this award recognizes individuals from CEC’s 12 regions whose longstanding commitment to conservation communication and environmental education has advanced CEC’s mission and goals in their region.

One Awardee from each of CEC’s Regions will be selected. Candidates for this award must be nominated by a CEC Member, a representative of an Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Member government or organization, or by an Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Secretariat Staff Member. One individual may nominate up to five individuals for this Award. Awardees will be recognized (names, photos, and short bio) on the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ website and across CEC social media.Ìý

Nominees will be evaluated on how they have uniquely contributed to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥'s Nature 2030 Programme through the tools of education and communication, how they have advanced CEC’s mission and goals, tangible outputs produced, and the impact the nominee has had on others.Ìý

Call for Nominations:ÌýOpen from January 15, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Awardees announced:ÌýPrior toÌý

CEC Chairs’ Award

Every four years at the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ World Conservation Congress, the Chair of CEC recognizes an exceptional individual’s outstanding impact towards CEC’s mission and goals.

Nominations are made by the Chair and approved by the CEC Steering Committee
Awardees announced:ÌýPrior toÌýWorld Conservation Congress 2025

CEC Youth Award

Coordinated by the CEC Steering Committee, this award recognizes individuals under the age of 35 for outstanding work in the conservation education/communication arena. This award is announced every four years at the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s World Conservation Congress (WCC).

Call for Nominations: Open from June 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Awardees announced:ÌýPrior toÌýWorld Conservation Congress 2025