Each year at the annual conference IAATE presents a series of awards recognizing significant achievements by its members in several fields. Members may also apply for grant funding for conservation projects with the grant awards being made at the conference. You can check past Awards & Grant winners here.

Submission Deadlines:

Deadline January 10, 2023
Education Grant Submission – Download Education Grant Application
Conservation Grant Submission

Deadline January 15, 2023
Behavior Showcase Submission

Deadline January 15, 2023
Photo Contest Submission

Education Grant

IAATE Education Grants are awarded to members to develop and support their programs in achieving their educational goals. The winners will be announced at the Annual Conference Banquet. Attendance at the conference is not a requirement, but is encouraged. Supporting materials such as videos and pictures can be included with entry/application.

Conservation Grant

IAATE Conservation Grants are open to any individual or organization proposing work that will support the IAATE’s mission. However, projects must be sponsored by, or include a role for, an IAATE member in good standing. Projects being awarded grant funding will be announced at the annual conference Banquet. Attendance at the conference is not a requirement. Videotapes, pictures, papers, etc., can be included with entry/application.

High Flyer Award

This award will be given to the paper that the conference attendees vote as the best. All conference attendees get to vote on their favorite paper; so to have a chance at winning this award all you have to do is present a paper. All presenters for the conference have their papers automatically entered for the High Flyer Award. Note that only papers submitted by the submission deadline are eligible.