Entries are now open for the 2023 Indianapolis
Prize, an initiative that would approach the issue of animal conservation in a
whole new way by combining significant financial support with programs that
build emotional and intellectual support.
The Indianapolis Prize Nominating Committee and Jury each consist
of nine different individuals, from across the globe, who are representative of
the scientific and conservation sector, the Indianapolis community and the
Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc.
Prize Information
The Indianapolis Prize awards $250,000 to one of
the most successful animal conservationist in the world, while five Finalists
each receive $10,000.
Nomination Criteria
The award recognizes individuals who have made
significant contributions to the sustainability of an animal species or group
of species. The following information details the criteria needed to nominate
an individual. To be nominated, applicants must have accomplished an individual
achievement or series of achievements that have resulted in a demonstrable
positive impact on an animal species or group of species that is likely to
improve long-term sustainability. The impact of achievements under
consideration must be clearly recognizable when evaluated by the Nominating
Committee and Jury. Consideration will be given to:
- The challenges overcome by the
individual in the pursuit of his or her achievement.
- The significance of the
achievement or achievements in the conservation of an animal species or
multiple species.
- The measurable outcomes
resulting from the individual’s work.
- The quality of any science
involved.
- The number of years the
individual has dedicated to the aspect of conservation work under
evaluation. This includes consideration of any fieldwork which the
individual has participated in or led, although fieldwork is not a
specified requirement. Please note that length of career is not the primary
criteria.
- The unselfish dedication to
conservation work that the individual has demonstrated throughout his or
her career.
- Any cooperation the individual
has demonstrated with zoological and other like-minded conservation
organizations, particularly those for which the individual does not work.
Nominating Committee and the Jury
The Nominating Committee and the Jury utilize
the following criteria to give thorough consideration to the nominee’s
scientific impact and sustainable conservation methods:
- The significance of an
achievement or achievements in the conservation of an animal species or
multiple species;
- The measurable outcomes
resulting from the Nominee’s work;
- The quality of science
involved;
- The number of years the
individual has dedicated to the aspect of conservation work under
evaluation;
- The unselfish dedication to
conservation work that the individual has shown throughout his or her
career;
- The spirit of cooperation the
individual has demonstrated with zoological and other like-minded
conservation institutions, especially those not directly affiliated with
any organization for which the Nominee works.
Restrictions
Nominations are open to anyone with knowledge of
an individual whose work has had a great impact upon a species or group of
species that can be measured over time. Their work must demonstrate the
improvement in long-term sustainability was the result of direct and specific
actions of the applicant.
- Applicants must be individual
living persons, not an organization, program or group of individuals.
- If selected as the Winner of
the Indianapolis Prize, the individual must agree to participate in
activities scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, between Sept.
22-Oct. 6, 2023. Transportation and lodging will be covered by the Indianapolis
Zoological Society, Inc.
- If selected as one of the five
(5) Indianapolis Prize Finalists, the individual must agree to participate
in activities scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, between
Sept. 22-Oct. 6, 2023. Transportation and lodging will be covered by the
Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc.
- Applicants must agree that, if
selected as a Winner or Finalist, they will reasonably assist in the
obtaining of necessary permissions to use materials reflective of their
work on Indianapolis Zoo grounds, and will assist as necessary in the
production of media and materials required to present a synopsis of their
work at the Indianapolis Prize Gala.
- Applicants may not be
employees, Board Members, or volunteer staff of the Indianapolis
Zoological Society, Inc. Immediate family members or significant others of
the Nominating Committee, Jury, Indianapolis Zoological Society employees,
Board Members, and volunteer staff are also ineligible.
- A Nominee is limited to being
named a Finalist three times during the four most recent Prize cycles.
When the maximum has been reached, he or she may not be nominated for the
next two consecutive Prize cycles.
Post Date - 15-Jun-2021