IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature

• The Packard Award - outstanding lifelong service to protected areas
• The Miller Award - Innovation in protected areas
• The Youth Award - Amazing contribution to protected areas

The Fred Packard Award is named for the individual who served as Secretary to the Commission in the early years, especially during the early 1970's when the Commission was hardly alive. Fred kept up the communication to members from his garage! At his death, he left a sum to establish an award in recognition of "valor" which usually came down to the recognition of game guards in Africa and Asia who had lost their lives in defense of wildlife and protected areas.

The Packard Award is now made to individuals or groups to recognize outstanding service to protected areas. This award is made by IUCN's World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) activities and recognizes both protected area professionals and organizations. The award includes a certificate. Cash prizes are issued in certain circumstances. Nominations can be accepted for any individual (or group of individuals) who has carried out his/her duties in the service of protected areas above and beyond the call of duty. 

Criteria for selection:

• Outstanding contribution to protected areas
• Multiplier Effect – has his/her work made a difference beyond his/her agency/country
• Level of regional and global contribution to protected areas
• Contribution to conservation efforts in other sectors beyond protected areas

Process for selection

• Awarded at the WCPA Full Members Meeting at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Also awarded at WCPA Regional and other meetings, at the discretion of the Chair
• Nominations called prior to meetings and are invited from WCPA Members and others involved with protected areas. Each nomination has to be accompanied by a draft citation of no more than 250 awards which highlights the achievements of the nominated person in relation to protected areas. Additional material which supports the nomination is also welcome.
• Selection is made by Chair WCPA and Head IUCN Programme on Protected Areas, based on the criteria above

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Purpose of the Prize:

The Kenton R. Miller Award will recognize individuals who have clearly demonstrated innovation in relation to protected areas. Specifically, it will recognize persons who have developed and applied innovative policies, scientific knowledge, technologies, field practice or governance that hold promise to significantly increase the potential for sustainability of protected areas with demonstrable impact at local, national, or international levels.

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The International Ranger Federation (IRF) and IUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) call for nominations for the prestigious Young Conservationist Award

The award aims to recognize and raise awareness of the outstanding contributions made to the management of protected areas, and leadership shown, by young conservationists. It also seeks to encourage young professionals and help them develop networks by inviting winners to join WCPA. 

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