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Conservation Trailblazer Award

DALLAS SAFARI CLUB

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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

September 1, 2026

147 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Conservation Trailblazer Award

Status: Active annual award program

Overview: This award celebrates the monumental contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research, and policy. Recognizes foremost experts in their field who have made significant impacts on conservation science and management.

Award Components:

  • Monetary award: $10,000 contribution in recipient's name toward a conservation project of their choice

  • Prestige of recognition

  • Public profile

    • Eligibility:

  • Wildlife professionals

  • Scientists and researchers

  • Wildlife biologists and managers

  • State and federal wildlife agency professionals

  • University-based researchers

  • Subject matter experts

    • Award Criteria:

  • Expertise in wildlife conservation (game and non-game species)

  • Leadership in scientific community

  • Applied research contributions

  • Wildlife and habitat management accomplishments

  • Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences

  • Policy influence on conservation

  • Long-term (30+ years) focus and dedication

  • Publications and professional contributions

  • Public education and outreach

    • Recognition:

  • Award presented at DSC Annual Convention and Sporting Expo

  • Thursday evening banquet presentation

  • Public recognition

  • $10,000 contribution to conservation project of recipient's selection

    • Contact Information:

  • Award Coordinator: Karrie Meadows

  • Email: Karrie@biggame.org

  • Phone: 972-980-9800

  • Dallas Safari Club, 13709 Gamma Road, Dallas, TX 75244

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: September 1 (Annual)

    How to Apply:
    1. Contact DSC Award Coordinator Karrie Meadows
    2. Submit nomination or self-nomination
    3. Provide detailed information about:
    - Professional background and expertise
    - Wildlife conservation contributions
    - Research and publications
    - Management accomplishments
    - Teaching and mentorship
    - Policy influence
    - Communication abilities and public outreach
    - Conservation project to receive $10,000 contribution (if selected)
    - References from peers and colleagues

    Contact for Application:

  • Karrie Meadows, Award Coordinator

  • Email: Karrie@biggame.org

  • Phone: 972-980-9800

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    Fields of Work

    science-researchwildlifeenvironmental-conservation

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