The Winners

The Winners

Dr. Steve Amstrup Wins 2012 Indianapolis Prize

Dr. Steve Amstrup, chief scientist of Polar Bears International, has been awarded the 2012 Indianapolis Prize. Dr. Amstrup received $100,000 and the Lilly Medal
at the Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc. on September 29, 2012 at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

 

webcast artWatch Now buttonYou can now see the recorded program, Can Polar Bears Be Saved: A Conversation with Steven Amstrup, in its entirety, as well as access educational and curriculum materials on polar bear conservation and climate change.  Don't miss seeing this remarkable show, recorded at the studios of Ball State University.

Iain Douglas-Hamilton
The Indianapolis Prize is privileged to have three of the most distinguished conservationists in the world as the first three recipients of the Prize and the $100,000 and Lilly Medal that go with this honor.  Their contributions to saving wildlife and wild places are incalculable.  Congratulations to:

2010 Indianapolis Prize Winner Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton (pictured radio collaring an elephant)

2008 Indianapolis Prize Winner Dr. George Schaller

2006 Indianapolis Prize Winner Dr. George Archibald