2020 RHINO CONSERVATION AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

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These conservation heroes will be celebrated in a virtual event on World Ranger Day.

This year, the announcements of the winners of the prestigious Rhino Conservation Awards will coincide with World Ranger Day on the 31 July 2020 as the people and organisations who work constantly to reduce the threats and increase the sustainability of conservation efforts in Africa will be celebrated.

Each organisation and individual that has been shortlisted has contributed in some way to a conservation success story. Such stories, which allow species to flourish in their natural environments, would not be possible without the conservation efforts undertaken by various organisations and individuals. “The media tends to focus on the number of carcasses poached, but everyday many species are protected thanks to the blood, sweat and tears of dedicated conservationists and rangers who deserve recognition,” Andrew Campbell, CEO of the Game Rangers’ Association of Africa.

“It was good to see a variety of entrants for skills, community initiatives and hardcore conservation and wildlife management committed from across Africa, and this shows a community of people joining hands together for the better tomorrow for all.” Eric Madamalala, Deputy Chairman of the Game Rangers’ Association of Africa.

Nominations for the Rhino Conservation Awards 2020 have officially closed and the judges are excited to release the names of the finalists for each category ahead of the virtual ceremony.