4th TOF Tigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2016 honoured men and women working to restore the green cover of India and Nepal in multiple ways. The evening, hosted by the British High Commissioner Dominic Asquith KCMG, had in attendance Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, acclaimed naturalist Valmik Thapar and chairman awards panel film maker Mike Pandey amongst
others. The awards, which were given in nine categories, also accompanied a prize upto Rs 75,000. Other than that, it also offers equipment to be used in tiger conservation or services for the benefit of destination or community.
Awards Categories:
The John Wakefield Memorial Award for Most Inspirational Eco Lodge of the Year 2016
Up and Coming Excellence for Nature Award 2016
The Billy Arjan Singh Memorial Award for Best Wildlife Guide of the Year 2016
(also carries INR 20,000 prize)
Lodge Naturalist of the Year 2016
(also carries INR 25,000 prize)
Visitor Friendly Wildlife Destination of the Year 2016
(also carries a prize INR 75,000 worth of kit or equipment to be used in tiger protection/conservation)
Wildlife Promotion Company of the Year 2016
Wildlife Tourism Related Community Initiative of the Year 2016
(also carries a prize of INR 50,000)
Wildlife and Tourism Initiative of the Year 2016
(also carries a prize of INR 50,000 towards equipment/services for the benefit of the community)
International Wildlife Tour Operator of the Year 2016
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