The Australian Geographic Young Conservationist of the Year recognises young Australians who have a passion for conservation and have shown an outstanding contribution to the conservation of Australia’s natural heritage. Here are the past winners.
Like the Lifetime of Adventure, this honour is given to those who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to their field. Awarded for the first time in 2008, this award reflects the AG ethos that being a conservationist is not a trend, but a lifelong pursuit that all Australians should aspire to. Here are the past winners.
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The Australian Geographic Society Awards dinner was held in Sydney on the 1st of this month. Among the nearly 400 guests were noted conservationists, adventurers and inspiring Aussies including Jon Muir, Susan and Michael Cusack, Tim Jarvis and ‘Shark girl’ Madison Stewart. See the video highlights.
This week the Australian Geographic Society Awards dinner was held in Sydney. Among the nearly 400 guests were noted conservationists, adventurers and inspiring Aussies including Jon Muir, Susan and Michael Cusack, Tim Jarvis and ‘Shark girl’ Madison Stewart.
Curt and Mich Jenner have been awarded the Lifetime of Conservation Award for their dedication to whale research and conservation.
Natalie Isaacs is awarded the Conservationist of the Year for founding the 1 Million Women movement.
‘Shark Girl’ Madison Stewart’s dedication to ocean and shark conservation has earned her the title of our 2017 Young Conservationist of the Year.
Jon Muir is the recipient of the Society’s highest honour that recognises those who haven’t just lived an extraordinary life of exploration and adventure, but who have given back and inspired others by their actions.
Sandy Robson, a record-breaking kayaker, successfully traveled from Germany to Australia, drawing attention to the state of our oceans along the way.