2026 FFN Awards Event
On Friday, 8 May 2026, the Future For Nature Awards Event will take place at Royal Burgers’ Zoo. It promises to be a festive and inspiring afternoon where the new FFN Award winners will share their stories and receive their awards. The ceremony is led by Saba Douglas-Hamilton, the chair of the International Selection Committee.
From more than 350 candidates from around the world, three young leaders in nature conservation have been selected to receive this year’s Future For Nature Awards. They stood out for their persistence, commitment, and impactful initiatives. On Friday, May 8th 2026, Dayana Blanco Quiroga, Michele Marina Kameni Ngalieu, and Olabisi Atofarati will receive this prestigious nature conservation prize and 50,000 euros each during the Future For Nature Awards ceremony.
Dayana Blanco Quiroga is an Indigenous woman who is leading a restoration effort at Lake Uru Uru to protect three species of flamingos in Bolivia.
Michele Marina Kameni Ngalieu is protecting endangered frogs by rediscovering lost species and promoting eco-friendly farming in Cameroon.
Olabisi Atofarati is safeguarding Nigeria’s endemic freshwater Killifish from overharvesting and extinction.
Programme
14.15 Welcome at the foyer of the Safari Meeting Centre
15.00 Start the Awards ceremony
16.30 Networking and drinks
19.00 End of programme
This is an invite-only event. If you did not receive an email invitation with a personal registration code, you can join via our live stream on YouTube.
FFN Academy Day
Our FFN Award winners will also attend the FFN Academy Day on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at Velp University. This is a unique opportunity for students and graduates in the Netherlands to grow their (international) nature conservation network and be inspired by the vibrant programme, which includes workshops, lectures, and opportunities to network with fellow passionate young nature conservationists and the new FFN Awards winners.
