Prince William attends 2023 Tusk Conservation Awards on Nov. 27, 2023.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty
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Prince Williamis honoring conservation champions.
The Prince of Wales, 41, stepped out at The Savoy in London on Monday to reward some of the trailblazers in protecting wildlife and habitats in Africa at the Tusk Conservation Awards.
William helped launch the Tusk Conservation Awards 11 years ago and has been the patron of the charityTusk, which aims to safeguard elephants, rhinos and other wildlife since the early days of his public life. It was one of the first patronages that he adopted after graduating from university in 2005.
The awards shine a spotlight on the careers and achievements of conservation heroes and wildlife rangers across Africa. Previous winners have since risen to the top of their fields, scaling their work and amplifying conservation impact across the continent.
Prince William attends the 2023 Tusk Conservation Awards at The Savoy Hotel on November 27, 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
Soon after he arrived at the event, Prince William met the three award winners and key supporters of Tusk. He also reunited withRonnie WoodofThe Rolling Stones, a longtime supporter of Tusk.
He then presented three awards: Ekwoge Abwe received the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa, Fanny Minesi received the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa and Jealous Mpofu received the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award. Each winner received a trophy and significant grant funding to continue their work.
Prince William with the winners of the Tusk Conversation Awards 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
Prince William gave a speech praising the winners.
“It’s my great pleasure to be here with you all tonight as we recognize and celebrate the work of three remarkable individuals each, who are working tirelessly for a better and brighter future. Their extraordinary commitment, courage and sacrifice inspires us all,” he said.
Prince William at the Tusk Conservation Awards 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
As it enters its second decade, the awards have honored 55 conservation leaders from 20 countries, and Tusk continues to capitalize on the extraordinary knowledge and experience of the alumni to support the wider Tusk portfolio. Last yearfor the 10th anniversary, Prince William attended a symposium bringing together the 2022 award winners, alumni from previous awards and conservation experts.
The awards came a few weeks after Prince William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony in Singapore when he helped showcase some of the new and innovative ideas and projects that are aiming to help correct the planet’s environmental issues.
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“I share that with Prince William, and I admire him greatly. He is certainly someone I look up to and I hope I can create the same sort of change that he does,” the son ofThe Crocodile Hunter’s Steve Irwin continued. “He is a real beacon to everyone in the conservation field.”
Prince William and Jealous Mpofu at the 2023 Tusk Conservation Awards at The Savoy Hotel on November 27, 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
source: people.com
