The indianapolis prize Gala, presented by cummins inc.

NOTE: The next Indianapolis Prize Gala is scheduled for September 27, 2014.

 

Gala 2012 Was Another Triumph for Conservation

This September's Indianapolis Prize Gala at the JW Marriott was another spectacular celebration of animal conservation, and the Gala was honored to have two committed public ambassadors for conservation as its co-hosts.  Actor and leading man Josh Duhamel shared the podium with conservationist and television presenter Saba Douglas-Hamilton at this event.  The audience of nearly 1,000 thoroughly enjoyed the evening's presentation, including HD videos of all six finalists for the 2012 Prize, each of whom was recognized and lauded by everyone in attendance.

Winner Dr. Steven Amstrup received a check for $100,000 and the Lilly Medal from Lilly executive Bart Peterson, while 2006 Indianapolis Prize winner Dr. George Archibald from the International Crane Foundation presented the first ever Jane Alexander Global Wildlife Ambassador Award to Jane Alexander herself!  Both of them delivered passionate calls for the public to join in the cause of conservation, for the sake not only of themselves, but for future generations.

The evening wrapped up with a musical presentation as award-winning singer Sylvia McNair accompanied the Indianapolis Children's Choir in a heartfelt rendition of "Bless the Beasts and the Children."

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Watch the Finale Video from this year's Gala!

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