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ABOUT THE AWARDS
Nominations are open for the 2027 Conservation Visionary Awards, to be presented at the 2027 ILCN Global Congress.
Across the world, people and organisations are finding new ways to protect nature, care for land and water, and inspire others to act - leading the way for conservation in their home countries and beyond, and shaping what’s possible for the future.
At each Congress, two visionaries setting strategically significant global precedents are recognised through the Conservation Visionary Awards.
The awards recognise and celebrate bold, collaborative conservation efforts that reach across sectors and territories to create lasting impact.
Nominations will close on 1st September, 2026.
Two awards will be presented: one to a leader, organisation, or initiative based in Australia, and one from outside Australia. Awardees will be selected based on the following criteria:
Visionary leadership
A powerful conservation vision that inspires others, backed by long-term commitment to conservation.
Strategic global impact
Work that offers lessons, innovation, or inspiration relevant beyond one place or country.
Enduring contributions
Clear evidence of durable conservation outcomes for land, water, biodiversity, and communities.
Collaboration and inclusion
Strong, inclusive partnerships that respect and engage First Nations peoples, local communities, NGOs and other partners and stakeholders.
Alignment with the ILCN mission
Reflects a commitment to advancing collaborative, cross-boundary approaches to private, community-led and civic land conservation.
Selection process
A selection committee comprised of ILCN and ALCA representatives and partners will review nominations and make a final recommendation to ILCN.
Please contact Robin Beckham, Policy Analyst at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, at rbeckham@lincolninst.edu with any questions related to the Visionary Awards.
