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GALLERY: 2018 Australian Geographic Society Awards
AwardsThis year, the Australian Geographic Society recognised the incredible conservation work of Atticus Fleming, the Numbat Task Force and Sophia Skaparis, as well as the incredible adventurers of Syd Kirkby, Steve Plain, Paul Pritchard and Jade Hameister. If you weren’t there to celebrate with us, here are some snippets of the night of nights.
AG Awards: Prince Harry’s speech in full
AwardsOn Friday, at the Australian Geographic awards, HRH Prince Harry gave a speech about the importance of conservation. Read it here in full.
In pictures: 2018 Australian Geographic Gala Awards
AwardsOn Friday, 26 October 2018, we celebrated the achievements of some of Australia’s greatest conservationists and adventurers at the annual Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards night in Sydney, with special guests, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Atticus Fleming: Lifetime of Conservation Award 2018
AwardsThe 2018 Lifetime of Conservation Award has gone to Atticus Fleming, former Chief Executive of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, the world’s largest private owner of land for conservation.
Jade Hameister: Young Adventurer of the Year 2018
AwardsJade Hameister is the AG Young Adventurer of the Year for the second time after becoming the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick.
Steve Plain: Adventurer of the Year 2018
AwardsOvercoming an almost fatal injury, Steve Plain’s incredible completion of the Seven Summits in record time has landed him the Adventurer of the Year award.
Syd Kirkby: Lifetime of Adventure 2018
AwardsLegendary Antarctic explorer Syd Kirkby has won the Lifetime of Adventure award, the AG Society’s highest honour.
Paul Pritchard: Spirit of Adventure winner 2018
AwardsPaul Pritchard has taken out this year’s Spirit of Adventure award for his determination to overcome all physical barriers.