2012 International Young Conservationist Award Application

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 13:51

To apply, please complete both steps below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

STEP 1: Fill out the application below. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). When you've completed the form, hit the "Submit application" button. You will be then see a screen that will prompt you to complete STEP 2, which is to submit your supporting documentation.

Nominations must be submitted in English. If you require assistance with this, please contact the YCA Committee at yca2012@gmail.com.

Name of applicant (please give family name in UPPERCASE): *

Organizational affiliation:

Street address or post office box: *

City: *

State / province: *

Postal / ZIP code:

Country: *

Telephone (with country dialing code):

Enter the number where you are most easily reached.

Email: *

Gender: *

Female

Male

Date of birth:

Note: Persons born before 1977 are not eligible for the award.

Name of person making the nomination:

If you are sponsoring someone else for the award, please give your name here (with family name in UPPERCASE). If you are nominating yourself, leave blank.

Email of person making the nomination:

If you are sponsoring someone else, enter your email address. If you are nominating yourself, leave blank. Be advised that both the sponsor (if any) and the nominee will receive a copy of this application via email.

1. Describe the applicant's contribution to protected area management: *

In the box above, briefly describe the applicant's contribution to protected area management. Include in the description (i) how this contribution demonstrates the applicant's extraordinary dedication to protected areas and (ii) his/her passion and commitment.

Answers should be limited to 200 words.

2. What have been the impacts of the applicant's efforts in the management of protected areas?: *

In the box above, briefly describe the scale, extent, magnitude and impact of the applicant's contribution, in both area and time.

Answers should be limited to 200 words.

3. What makes the applicant's work innovative?: *

In the box above, briefly describe how the applicant's contribution demonstrates (i) an innovative approach to protected area management; and (ii) the degree of innovation.

Answers should be limited to 200 words.

4. What challenges has the applicant faced in his/her work?: *

In the box above, briefly describe any challenges the applicant has experienced in his/her work, any setbacks he/she may have faced or any hurdles he/she were required to overcome. Include in this description how the applicant's contribution demonstrates self-sacrifice (time, costs, physical bravery etc.)

Answers should be limited to 200 words.