Jackson Wild is a force for global storytelling, inspired through community and collaboration to tell innovative stories to illuminate the natural world and cultivate deep connections to the wild.

Jackson Wild celebrates these compelling projects through the annual Jackson Wild Media Awards, Jackson Wild's Special Jury Recognition, the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase and our On Tour program.

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2021 Media Awards

The nature equivalent of the Oscars®, the Jackson Wild Media Awards celebrates excellence and innovation in science and nature storytelling. We bring these films to new audiences and recognition through high profile screening events throughout the world. Host a screening with our On Tour program!

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Special Jury Recognition

New in 2021, Jackson Wild's Special Jury Recognition welcomes nominations for both people and media projects pushing the boundaries of storytelling to create authentic engagement about the wild that achieve global impact. There are no entry fees to nominate individuals or projects! Categories include Rising Star and Legacy Awards.

nominate for free

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World Wildlife Day Film Showcase

Jackson Wild, CITES and UNDP teamed up to inspire personal responsibility and stewardship for endangered creatures through a film showcase across the world. Films are awarded for their creativity and innovation in communicating important stories about the challenges facing our natural world, focusing on a specific theme every year (e.g. Elephants, Oceans, Biodiversity, Forests). Winners and finalist films entered into the competition will be shown throughout 2021 at embassies around the world.

2021 showcase

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Jackson Wild On Tour

Jackson Wild On Tour shares the best wildlife, nature and science films from our Awards and World Wildlife Day Film Showcase with a larger audience, connecting more people to the natural world through media.
We're eager to partner with universities and local organizations to bring the Best of Jackson Hole to your community! 

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