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The award is now recognized as the WWF Nepal Conservation Awards, which seeks to continue this legacy by honoring grassroot conservationists that have made a significant contribution to protect Nepal’s rich biodiversity.
The awards cover a range of themes in conservation and natural resource management and aims to motivate and inspire frontline conservationists.
190 individuals and institutions have been recognized since the inception of the awards.
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
- Conservation of Biodiversity (Forests, Wildlife, Freshwater)
- Addressing Climate Change & Environmental Pollution
- Sustainable Development (Eco-Tourism, Green Infrastructure, etc.)
- Environmental Education and Youth Leadership
- Environmental Crime Control
- Media and Journalism

Mr. Arjun Kumar Karki

Ms. Doma Paudel
Doma Paudel, the first female nature guide in Nepal, has dedicated her life to nature conservation and awareness. She has volunteered in numerous Anti-Poaching Youth Awareness programs over the years and worked with various conservation organizations, including the Nature Guide Association, Bird Education Society, and the Wildlife Victim Fund. She has conducted various awareness programs on nature, wildlife, and climate change and provided training on animal behavior, safety, and accident prevention to school children and communities. Her dedication and contributions to the field of conservation and animal welfare have been recognized with numerous local and national awards. Ms. Paudel also started an eco-tourist office, Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours, that does not offer animal activities like elephant rides and baths, and has been titled the best tour office in Chitwan by Tripadvisor.

Mr. Gobinda Bahadur Singh
Gobinda Bahadur Singh, a conservationist, has been contributing to habitat conservation and animal welfare through various community-based interventions and significant publications. He has been actively working on the rescue of many animals and more than 80 different birds. He has been participating in outreach and awareness programs across various educational institutions, spreading key conservation knowledge and inspiring the next generation. Mr. Singh has collected 322 iron snares, 800 plastic traps laid out for birds and 700 catapults, significantly reducing threats to wildlife. He has also distributed 8000 plants for planting, contributing to environmental restoration and sustainability. His relentless passion for wildlife conservation has not only saved countless lives but also instilled a sense of responsibility and awareness in the communities.

Thanking Our Esteemed Panel
- Mr. Ajeet Kumar Karn, Deputy Director General, Department of Forests & Soil Conservation (DoFSC)
- Hon. Man Bahadur Gurung, Member of Parliament,
Kaski 1 - Mr. Matrika Poudel, Editor-in-Chief, Nepal Press
- Dr. Naresh Subedi, Member Secretary, National Trust for Nature Conservation
- Ms. Sangeeta Lama, President, Sankalpa (Women's Alliance for Peace, Justice & Democracy)
- Mr. Sujit Kumar Shakya, Senior Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Nabil Bank
An individual or organization must be nominated by a third-party. Please note that a third-party nomination is mandatory, and any self-nominations will be automatically disqualified.
The third-party may nominate more than one individual or organization.
All nominees must be based in Nepal. External nominees do not qualify for awards.
All applications must be accompanied by the following:
- A completed nomination form, including details for two referees. (Nominators should not be listed as referees)
- An updated curriculum vitae of the nominee in the individual category, or an updated company profile in the organizational category
- A digital passport size photo for individuals and logo for organizations
- Any relevant supporting documents
- All completed applications that meet the eligibility criteria are shortlisted and provided for review to an independent panel.
- The independent selection panel for the award represents experts from diverse professional fields ranging across multiple sectors, including government, civil society, media, youth, etc.
- The panel judges the application based on predetermined criteria set by the judges such as, relevant experience, proof of activity, quality of recommendation, etc.
- The WWF Nepal Conservation Awards open for nominations between December - February every year.
- Up to three awards are provided annually—two in the individual category and one in the organizational category. The independent panel may also choose to present an honorary conservation award to exceptional candidates.
- Each recipient is awarded with a citation and a cash prize–NRs 50,000 for individuals and NRs 100,000 for organizations. Honorary awards receive a citation.
- The results of the WWF Nepal Conservation Awards are announced on 19th of May every year, coinciding with WWF Nepal's Anniversary.