NBC 5 and Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) invite you to the 2018 International Award of Excellence in Conservation gala and awards dinner on Thursday, October 25, at the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel.
Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, marine biologist and ocean conservationist, will be honored as the recipient of BRIT’s 2018 International Award of Excellence in Conservation. Dr. Earle is the first ocean conservationist to receive BRIT’s conservation award in its 23-year history. She has dedicated her lifetime researching, protecting, and conserving the world’s oceans.
Created in 1995, the International Award of Excellence in Conservation is presented to honor individuals and organizations that exemplify the ideals expressed in BRIT's mission. Honorees include scientists, conservationists, heads of state, philanthropists, Pulitzer Prize winners, politicians and other notables. BRIT’s annual award event has played an important role in raising public awareness of its mission and has brought an increased understanding of the importance of conservation issues and environmental awareness.
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2018 Botanical Research Institute of Texas
International Award of Excellence in Conservation Award
Thursday, October 25
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel
200 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
