| Abbreviation | TPWF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Type | Nonprofit Organization |
| Purpose | Conservation, Environmentalism |
| Headquarters | Kungsgatan, Gothenburg, Sweden |
Region | Global |
| Website | theperfectworldfoundation |
The Perfect World Foundation is a non-governmental organisation that raises awareness and supports efforts to prevent the global ecological crisis. The organization was founded by Ragnhild Jacobsson and Lars Valentin Jacobsson in 2010. The organization conducts ten annual events as part of its strategic plan "The Final Count Down". The events commenced in 2020 with the "Climate Aid" event in Gothenburg, Sweden.[1][2][3]
In 2014, Perfect World's "Save The Rhino" event in Gothenburg was the first large-scale fundraising event in support of wildlife to take place in Scandinavia. It attracted five hundred paying guests, was supported by one hundred volunteers and was attended by Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden.[4][5][6][7]
The Perfect World Award is given annually, by The Perfect World Foundation, to a person who has raised significant attention to wildlife and nature conservation. Since its inauguration in 2014, it has become one of the most prestigious conservation award in Scandinavia. The recipient also receives The Fragile Rhino prize, a rhinoceros sculpted in glass.[citation needed] In her role as ambassador for The Perfect World Foundation, Sarah, Duchess of York has presented the award since 2017.[citation needed]The recipients to date have been:
| Year | Recipient | Work awarded for |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mark Shand | the brother of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Elephant Family, jointly, for their work to protect the Asian Elephant.[8][9] |
| 2015 | Dame Jane Goodall | for her work in animal conservation, especially the chimpanzee. |
| 2016 | Dr Richard Leakey | for his work to save the African elephant.[10] |
| 2017 | Dr Sylvia Earle | for her work to preserve our oceans marine conservation. |
| 2018 | Sir David Attenborough | for his life-long commitment to preserve our natural world.[11] |
| 2019 | Greta Thunberg | for having succeeded in creating global awareness of the climate issue.[12] |
| 2020 | Wangari Maathai | for her progressive work for environment, democracy, and women's rights[13] |
| 2021 | Dian Fossey | in recognition of her ground-breaking research into mountain gorillas which has led to their protection and an increasing population.[14] |
| 2022 | Albert II, Prince of Monaco | His Serene Highness was recognized and honoured for his life-long commitment, dedication, and actions to preserve our oceans.[15] |
| 2023 | Kristin Davis | for her significants contributions to the conservation of the planet's wildlife and nature, raising global awareness about the importance of protecting our biodiversity.[16] |
| 2024 | Ellie Goulding | for her admirable and inspirational efforts to mobilize the youth in saving our planet's biological diversity.[17] |