Launched in 1991, the Jackson Wild Summit’s biennial 6-day conference is an unmatched international industry event drawing 800+ international leaders in science, conservation, broadcasting and media.

For over 30 years, the Jackson Wild Summit has grown a reputation for hosting an extraordinary convening of scientists, conservationists, innovators and media. The Summit fosters an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive, ideas are launched, and strategic partnerships are forged as participants work together to address critical conservation and environmental challenges facing our planet. The Jackson Wild Summit this year will take place at The Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Learn more about the Jackson Wild Media Awards and the Jackson Wild Summit: www.jacksonwild.org

For full category descriptions and to submit your film please visit www.jacksonwild.org

CONTENT CATEGORIES

Animal Behavior - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

Ecosystem - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

Conservation - Long & Short Form

Planet in Crisis - Long & Short Form

People & Nature - Long & Short Form

Science & Nature - Long & Short Form

FORMAT CATEGORIES

Limited Series - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

Feature - 75 minutes or longer

Trailblazer - Films of any length

Investigative - Films of any length

Global Voices - Films of any length

Student - Films of any length

Onscreen Personality - Films of any length

Content Creator Award - Content of any length

Social Media - Under 3 minutes

Branded Content - Films of any length

Impact Campaign - Films of any length

CRAFT CATEGORIES

Cinematography - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

Editing - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

Original Music Score - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

Writing - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

Sound - Long Form (22 minutes or longer)

The 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards is open for entries with a deadline to enter of May 15th, 2025.

There are many award categories to honor as wide a variety of media possible. Any nature related film completed since June 1st, 2024 is eligible to enter.

We DO NOT accept entries via FilmFreeway, more information and to enter your film please visit www.jacksonwild.org