Media Award Finalists - 2023
2023 Winners Announced!
The purpose of our Conservation Media Award is to elevate true conservation work in both outdoor and popular media. All entries are judged by a panel of industry and conservation peers and colleagues.
This year includes fantastic conservation media entries in categories:
Film / Video
Audio / Written
A HUGE congratulations to all our winners and a hearty thank you to all participants.
Category: Film / Video
1st PLACE: My Wild Land
by Patrick Rodgers and Emily Reed of Wyoming Migration Initiative, University of Wyoming
The My Wild Land series is co-produced by two associate research scientists at the University of Wyoming and presented by Muley Fanatic Foundation with support from Maven. We want to extend our gratitude to the landowners and their families who shared their stories for this film series. Their dedication to ensuring the future of open spaces, ranching heritage in the American West, and wildlife conservation is truly inspiring. Learn more on IG at @migrationinitiative
2ND Place:
#PROJECTLANDLOCKED
by Jason Matzinger
From defining exactly how “Hunting Is Conservation” to protecting Wildlife Winter Ranges to our Public Lands, each film is unique in its messaging. Although, produced through a hunting lens these films are intended for anyone and everyone to enjoy! Producing wildlife conservation documentaries highlighting the different aspects of wildlife conservation and the hunters role within since 2014, #PROJECTLANDLOCKED was a concept he came up with shortly after seeing the report released by TRCP and OnX Maps about the amount of Public Land in the Western United States not accessible to the general public. Learn more on IG at @jasonmatzingerofficial
3RD Place:
Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen
by Arrow Lakes Caribou Society
The Central Selkirk Caribou Maternity Pen was mainly constructed with the help of volunteers; thank you to all of our volunteers who have helped bring this project to fruition! The Arrow Lakes Caribou Society operates entirely with grant and fundraising revenues; thank you to all of our contributors who have supported our efforts to recover the Southern Mountain Caribou! Learn more on IG at @arrow_lakes_caribou
Film/Photo HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Tribal Waters by: Teton Gravity Research w/ Patagonia
Rivers of Resilience by: Josh Boyd
The Snake River Corridor Project by: Kyle Kissock with Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation
A Steelhead Story: The Legacy of Bill McMillon by: Joseph Mara
Hopes & Dreams: The Opportunity Ewe by: Marcus Gores w/ the Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation
Flowing Free - Recovering Native Trout and Restoring Communities in Wisconsin by: Joshua Duplechian
Spread Creek by: Joshua Duplechian w/ Trout Unlimited
The Studio by: Joshua Duplechian
Going Big by: Silverline Films with Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation, Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation, Nevada Wild Sheep Foundation Washington Wild Sheep Foundation, Midwest Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Wild Sheep Foundation
Category: Audio / Written
1ST PLACE: My Job Does Not Define Me - How to Survive as a Conservationist
by Rosie Miles
Rosie Miles is a qualified safari guide, environmental scientist and science communicator, and works as a wildlife conservationist in Southern Africa. She is currently based in Malawi. In 2019, she completed a post graduate degree in Science Communications, and is passionate about sharing her experiences working in wildlife conservation and supporting other women in the field. In 2021, Rosie published her first book, Girl of the Wild: Misadventures in the African bush. Learn more on IG at @safari_smiles
2ND PLACE:
The Hunter-Conservationist Podcast
by Mark Hall
Our podcast’s mission is to inspire Canadians to care about hunting and science-based wildlife management. We do this with leading edge conversations about wildlife science, conservation, and responsible hunting. Our roots have grown from a long line of Canadian hunters, trappers, and conservation leaders. In 2019, The Hunter Conservationist Podcast started because the dominant hunting conservation narrative was not loyal to Canadian hunters.
Staying true to our ancestors values we are here to stand up for the future of wildlife conservation and Canadian hunting families. Learn more on IG at @bloodorigins_canada
3RD PLACE:
Talking with a Fashionably Late Hunter and Conservationist
by Jason Crighton
The Conservation Unfiltered podcast was started as a way to share knowledge and new information about conservation. The show is aimed at conservation-minded individuals as well as those who are just dipping their toes into the conservation world.
This episode was a way to showcase, for those who might feel they are starting late, that is is never too late to start working on the conservation mission. Learn more on IG at @conserve_the_wild
Audio/Written Honorable Mention
An Outdoor Legacy
by: Gary Maertz
The Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Podcast
by: Rob Kinney w/ Mossy Oak