BIAZA Awards: Celebrating Excellence

BIAZA Awards

Members are now invited to submit their entries for the 2022 BIAZA Awards!

The BIAZA Awards provide an opportunity for you to have your achievements recognised within the zoo and aquarium community. Incorporating a range of categories you have the chance to achieve a bronze, silver or gold certificate and demonstrate BIAZA best practice and excellence in your field of work.  BIAZA members (including associate members) are invited to submit award applications in the following categories:

•  Animal Husbandry, Care and Breeding
•  Behaviour and Welfare
•  Diversity & Inclusion
•  Field Conservation
•  Education
•  Exhibits
• Horticulture
• PR, Marketing, Digital and Events
• Professional Capacity Building
• Research
• Sustainability

In addition, two further award categories will also be open for submissions:

 

•         “Rising Star” award – this recognises the efforts of an individual who has gone above and beyond to support their collection and the BIAZA community.  This person could be an emergent leader or significant contributor to BIAZA’s activities. This person must have ten years or less involvement in the zoo or conservation community. 

•         “Outstanding Achievement” award. This award is open to all categories of BIAZA members. This award is for an extraordinary achievement or outstanding performance throughout the year.  Applications can be submitted on behalf of an individual or a team as appropriate.  

Please ensure you read the Submission Guidance and Information Documents. Any queries, please contact the office.
Submissions must be emailed to Frankie no later then 5pm Sunday 27 February 2022. Successful award winners will be informed of their achievement during June 2022 via email. The awards provide an opportunity for you to showcase your work, and receive well-deserved recognition and congratulations!