The Leafy Agenda would like to salute and  celebrate the Eco-warriors of the Republic of Kenya for 2013. These are conservancies, community groups, hotels and lodges that focus on a sustainable, environmentally responsible  means to travel  without destroying nature. (See the article Eco-tourism in Kenya

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The winners are as listed below. To note is GameWatchers Safaris whose The Nairobi Tented Camp: Slice of Heaven at the heart of the Nairobi* was featured on the Leafy Agenda. Congratulations to you all.

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  1. Conservancy of the Year 2013: Private Conservancy (for privately owned conservancies) – BORANA CONSERVANCY (Supported by Uhunzi Limited).
  2. Conservancy of the Year 2013: Community Conservancy (community-owned conservancies) – ILNGWESI GROUP RANCH(Supported by Laikipia Wildlife Forum).
  3. Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year 2013: Lodge – SEVERIN SEA LODGE (Supported by African Solar Design).
  4. Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year 2013: Tented Camp – ELEPHANT PEPPER CAMP (Supported by Laki Laki Limited).
  5. Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year 2013: Villas/ Holiday homes – MEDINA PALMS (Supported by Tourism Fund).
  6. Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year 2013: Community based – KAKAMEGA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (Supported by Laikipia Wildlife Forum).
  7. Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year 2013: Tour and Travel Operator – GAMEWATCHERS SAFARIS LTD (Supported by Kenya Association of Tour Operators).
  8. Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year 2013: Airline – AIR KENYA (Supported by Sun Africa Hotels).
  9. Eco-Rated Facility of the Year 2013: SANCTUARY OLONANA.
  10. Ecotourism Partnership of the Year 2013: SASAAB SAMBURU & WESTGATE CONSERVANCY
    (Supported by Ministry of East African Affairs Commerce & Tourism).
  11. Ecotourism Journalist of the Year 2013: RUPI MANGAT (Supported by Ministry of East African Affairs Commerce & Tourism).
  12. Ecotourism Student Innovation Award 2013: DAVID MWABILI & BILLY OYARO.
  13. Ecotourism Training Program of the Year 2013: STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY (Supported by AFEW– Giraffe Centre).
  14. Ecotourism Guide of the Year 2013: DERRICK NABAALA (Supported by Kenya Wildlife Trust).
  15. Ecotourism Student Host Organization 2013: STATUNGA ECOTOURS (Supported by Ecotourism Kenya).

Keep it locked on the Leafy Agenda as we feature some of these Eco-heroes in the near future.