TOFT Awards Eligibility

Each Award has separate eligibility criteria as detailed below:-

Eco-lodge of the Year 2010

We are looking for an inspirational eco-lodge located in an India tiger reserve or habitat, which raises the bar in terms of its eco friendly lodge design and operations, its contribution to wildlife conservation, its ethics and its visitor experience.

Wildlife Guide of the Year 2010

We are looking for an inspirational, knowledgeable and effective Park Guide/Naturalist who has worked to guide tourists in an India tiger reserve or habitat for a minimum of five years, and gone the extra mile to support the park’s conservation efforts.

Lodge Naturalist of the Year 2010

We are looking for an inspirational individual whose knowledge love and concern for nature is channelled into meaningful nature experiences for lodge guests, or visitors, and has proven his support for park conservation efforts.

Visitor-Friendly Wildlife Destination of the Year 2010

We are looking for an Tiger Reserve or Wildlife Sanctuary that can be an inspiration to others in the way that its has used tourism and tourist activities to effect better wildlife conservation measures, enhanced wildlife viewing experiences, and supported local communities.

Wildlife-Promotion Company of the Year 2010

We are looking for an inspired Destination Management Company, Agency or Travel business who abide by the principles of responsible practice and can prove it through their tour itineraries and feedback from their clients. They should offer wildlife watching as one of their key travel products.

Wildlife Tourism Community Initiative of the Year  2010

The judges are looking for an innovative community generated wildlife tourist project or initiative that has proven its ability to raise local awareness and nourish greater care for the wilderness area or forests in which it operates. It must be connected with tourism in parks or forests where there is wildlife watching opportunities.

Wildlife and Tourism Award 2010

We are looking to encourage innovative and ecologically sustainable thinking through enterprising wildlife tourism businesses and wildlife watching activities within India. The winner will have a proven track record in combining ecotourism activities with enhancing wildlife conservation efforts, in new and inspiring ways.

How to nominate your favourite
This can be made on the Application form below or via the online nomination form at www.toftigers.org/WildLifeTourismAwards.aspx The completed online or mailed form must be received by midnight on 12th July 2010 at the address at the bottom of the application form

Judging Process
The initial judging of nominations will be undertaken by a small expert committee combining experts in tourism and conservation. The final judging panel made up of recognised experts in their field will determine the winner and runner up, after referees are contacted and testimonials completed. The Chairman’s decision is final. For detail of the judging panel go to www.toftigers.org/judging-panel.aspx

THE TOFT Awards Gala Dinner 
The Winners and Runners up will be announced on the 30th September 2010 at a high profile Gala Awards Dinner in New Delhi, to which all shortlisted nominees will have been invited.

The Rules and Nominations Eligibility for these Awards
Before completing this application form please ensure you have read the Eligibility rules for nominees and the rules laid down for the Awards themselves online at www.toftigers.org/awardrules.aspx By signing the application you have agreed to abide by these rules and eligibility criteria.

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