Applicants for the Kiessling Prize should have made tangible, demonstrable contributions to the effort to combat the Sixth Mass Extinction, which will have a long-term, meaningful impact on work to preserve the world’s ecosystems. The candidate’s work should be innovative, demonstrating an ability to develop creative solutions that could be implemented on an international scale.
The winning award recipient will be a credentialed conservation scientist who can proactively and profoundly make the case for zoos and aquariums working to fight the Sixth Mass Extinction. The Prize recipient will travel to the designated award ceremony, take part in a major media campaign carrying news of the award and their prize-winning conservation work and receive a grant to support their efforts.
How to Apply
Submit the following materials to [email protected] by May 30, 2025.
- Application form
- A written narrative summarizing your accomplishments in conservation and why you would be a good representative of this award (750-word limit).
- Your resume, CV or professional bio.
- A short video (1-3 minutes in length) explaining why you should be selected as this year’s prize recipient.
Submission Deadlines
- March 3, 2025 – Applications Open
- May 30, 2025 – Applications Close
- September 2025 – Winner announced at prize ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Selection Committee
- Dr. Robin Ganzert
- Mr. Christoph Kiessling
- Ms. Cybell Kiessling
- Dr. Javier Almunia
- Mr. Brad Andrews
