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.
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Founded in 1987 by Dick Smith, the Australian Geographic Society is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting scientific research, protecting and fostering a love for our environmental and natural heritage, encouraging the spirit of discovery and spreading the knowledge of Australia to Australians and the world.
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.
Sophia Skarparis: Young Conservationist of the Year 2018
AwardsEarlier this year 15-year-old Sophia Skarparis started a petition to ban plastic bags in New South Wales.
Numbat Task Force: Conservationist of the Year 2018
AwardsWorking hard to save Dryandra’s numbats, one of only two natural populations of the endangered marsupial left, the Numbat Task Force is this year’s Conservationists of the Year.
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AG SocietyAustralian Geographic has a long history of supporting Aussie Explorers, Adventurers, Scientists and Conservationists.
Save the beautiful regent honeyeater
FundraisingOne of our most stunning birds urgently needs your help. The regent honeyeater was once plentiful along Australia’s east coast from Brisbane to Adelaide. Now critically endangered, it’s disappeared from SA, is rarely spotted in Queensland and is clinging to survival in small areas of remnant woodland in NSW and Victoria. The main reason for… View Article
Book your 2018 AGS Awards tickets
AwardsDick Smith AC, patron, David Haslingden, chair, and the trustees and members of the advisory council of the Australian Geographic Society invite you to join them for the 2018 Australian Geographic Society Awards.