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About the Award The International Ecotourism Society's Lifetime Achievement Award was established in October 2008, and presented at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference. The Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to TIES and to the global ecotourism community, and to recognize the distinguished achievements of those who have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to promoting ecotourism and responsible travel. TIES will present the award recipient with a lifelong membership, as a valued member of TIES global network and a worldwide leader in the field of ecotourism. TIES Board of Directors will select the awardee annually based on TIES staff and members' recommendations submitted over the course of the year. The Award is presented at TIES annual conference and/or during TIES Board of Directors meeting. In addition, TIES will plant native trees in honor of the awardee, either in the local areas near TIES office location or in the country or region closely affiliated with the awardee. Watch the First Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation
A pioneering entrepreneur and inspirational leader, Chandra's dedication to ecotourism, conservation and sustainable community development have touched numerous lives in Sri Lanka and beyond. Among many legacies that Chandra's lifetime achievements have left for TIES is our new tradition of planting trees in honor of the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Chandra used tree planting as an opportunity to share an experience and to commemorate a special occasion, and invited many guests (including TIES Board members in 2004) to join him in planting trees at Ranweli.  Chandra (right) and TIES Board members (November 2004, Sri Lanka) In commemoration of Chandra's receiving the first TIES Lifetime Achievement Award, TIES is supporting the Trees for Life Programme by Responsible Tourism Partnership (RTP) Sri Lanka. The RTP Sri Lanka team has generously agreed to plant indigenous trees in memory of Chandra, with 100% of TIES memorial donation. In addition, TIES has become a member of American Forests. TIES' membership contribution and memorial donation to American Forests will plant 25 trees in honor of Chandra. Read more about Chandra's achievements and comments from his friends and colleagues: Landmarks & Legacies - Lifetime Achievement Award recipients
Nominations may be submitted electronically to TIES Board Chair and Executive Director (ed[at]ecotourism.org), with the subject line, "Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination."
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The recipient of the first TIES Lifetime Achievement Award is Chandra de Silva, Founder of the Ranweli Holiday Village (Sri Lanka) and a long-time Board member, supporter and friend of TIES.
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