Nominations for 2017 AG Awards open
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THE AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC Society Awards recognise excellence in the fields of adventure and conservation. Nominations for the 2017 awards are now open for seven categories:
- Adventurer of the Year
- Young Adventurer of the Year
- Lifetime of Adventure
- Lifetime of Conservation
- Conservationist of the Year
- Young Conservationist of the Year
- Spirit of Adventure
Past award winners include Bob Brown, who stood at the frontline of big environmental battles for more than 40 years; Valerie and Ron Taylor, who were recognised in 2008 for 50 years worth of marine conservation work, including their ground-breaking research into shark behaviour; and Bindi Irwin, who has inspired a new generation of wildlife warriors.
Winners will be announced at the Australian Geographic Society’s annual Gala Night, to be held on Wednesday, 1 November at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney, NSW.
To nominate yourself or someone else for these awards DOWNLOAD the nomination form and email it to [email protected]. |
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 14 June 2017.