The SSC Chair s Citation of Excellence The SSC Chair s Citation of Excellence, created in 2004, is awarded at the end of each IUCN quadrennium in recognition of outstanding to SSC during that quadrennium
IUCN Global Species Programme Freshwater Biodiversity Unit In recognition of their exceptional leadership of the African Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment in collaboration with many SSC Members and partners
Dr Frédéric Launay In recognition of his strategic vision and long term and committed service to the SSC, in particular as Chair of the Reintroduction Specialist Group and as a member of the SSC Steering Committee
Dr Gabriela Liechtenstein In recognition of her committed and courageous service of the SSC as Chair of the South American Camelid Specialist Group
Dr Patricia Moehlman In recognition of her long term chairing of the SSC Equid Specialist Group, and her leadership of wild equid conservation in some of the most challenging regions of the world
Dr Sanjay Molur In recognition of his extraordinary commitment to promoting the work of many SSC Specialist Groups in South Asia, and to advancing the Red List process nationally, regionally and globally
Caroline Pollock In recognition of her outstanding dedication to the IUCN Red List over many years, her exceptional support and encouragement to SSC members, and her pioneering of Red List training
Dr Randall Reeves In recognition of his leadership of whale and dolphin conservation worldwide, and his exceptional service as Chair of the SSC Cetacean Specialist Group over many years
Sampled Red List Index for Plants Project Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew In recognition of their pioneering work in advancing plant assessments for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Dr Andrew Smith In recognition of his long term involvement in mammal conservation in many parts of the world, especially China, and his exemplary chairing of the SSC Lagomorph Specialist Group over many years
Dr Jane Smart In recognition of her exceptional leadership of the IUCN engagement with the negotiations on the Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and her unfailing championing of species and biodiversity within the IUCN Secretariat
Pritpal Singh Soorae In recognition of his leadership of the Global Reintroduction Perspectives series, and his outstanding work as Programme Officer of the SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group over many years
Dr Jean Christophe Vié In recognition of his persistence, tenacity and skill in negotiating the establishment of the Save Our Species (SOS) Fund, and his longterm and committed support of the Species Survival Commission
Prof Grahame Webb In recognition of his leadership to crocodilian conservation worldwide, his long term service as Chair of the SSC Crocodile Specialist Group, and his thoughtful engagement with SSC on sustainable use
Doreen Zivkovic In recognition of her unique and muchloved style of caring for and amusing the members of the SSC and the staff of the IUCN Species Programme over 24 years
The Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership This award, established in 2004 in honour of Professor Harry Messel, former Chair of the SSC Crocodile Specialist Group, recognizes emerging leadership in the SSC, especially from individuals who have made a specific contribution to species conservation on the ground through their leadership, as part of an SSC Specialist Group or Task Force.
Dr Viola Clausnitzer In recognition of her leadership of Odonata Red List assessments, especially in Africa, and her chairing of the SSC Dragonfly Specialist Group
Dr Richard Emslie In recognition of his scientific leadership and support for rhinoceros conservation in Africa and Asia, and his long service as Scientific Officer of the SSC African Rhino Specialist Group
Sonja Fordham In recognition of her leadership of and vision in shark conservation worldwide, and her long service as Deputy Chair of the SSC Shark Specialist Group
Dr David Garshelis In recognition of his leadership and vision in international bear conservation and management, his encouragement of bear conservationists worldwide, and his exceptional service as Co Chair of the SSC Bear Specialist Group
Dr Barbara Goettsch In recognition of her pioneering, visionary and exemplary leadership of the SSC Global Cactus Assessment, and her support of the SSC Cactus and Succulent Specialist Group
Dr Alexine Keuroghlian In recognition of her innovative and energetic leadership of Peccary conservation and research in Brazil, and her valued participation in the SSC Peccary Specialist Group
The George Rabb Award for Conservation Innovation This is a new award in honour of Dr George Rabb, Chair of SSC from 1989 to 1996, for outstanding innovation and creativity in species conservation in the context of the SSC. It is given to individuals in recognition of delivering transformational advances in conservation theory and practice.
Dr Robert Lacy In recognition of his pioneering work in the development of Population and Habitat Viability Assessment as a practical conservation tool, and his exceptional leadership as Chair of the SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group
Dr H. Resit Akçakaya In recognition of his innovative work on how to handle uncertainty consistently in Red List Assessments, his leadership on the development of the Red List Guidelines and the Extinction Guidelines, and his chairing of the SSC Standards and Petitions Sub Committee
The Sir Peter Scott Award for Conservation Merit This is the senior SSC award dating back to 1984, and honours Sir Peter Scott, Chair of SSC from 1963 to 1980. It is presented to individuals in recognition of exceptional service and leadership to species conservation over many years through their work with the SSC.
Dr Raoul Du Toit in recognition of his enduring commitment to the conservation of the black and white rhinoceros in Zimbabwe over the last 25 years
Dr Susan Mainka In recognition of her pioneering work on the conservation of the Giant Panda, her leadership of the IUCN Species Programme, and her encouragement of conservationists worldwide, especially in Asia
Dr Martin Brooks In recognition of his pivotal role in leading the conservation actions to end the decline of rhinos in Africa, and for his strategic leadership of the SSC African Rhino Specialist Group over 20 years
Dr Anders Rhodin In recognition of his exceptional leadership over many years of international chelonian conservation, and for chairing the SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Prof Luigi Boitani In recognition of his inspirational commitment and participation in the leadership of the SSC over many years, including the Wolf Specialist Group, European Large Carnivore Initiative, Species Information Service, Global Mammal Assessment, Save Our Species Fund, Task Force on Biodiversity and Protected Areas, and Steering Committee