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Ellen Windemuth Wins a Panda!
Wildscreen's Christopher Parsons Outstanding Achievement Award was given to Ellen Windemuth, CEO & Founder of Off The Fence and the Waterbear Network, and Chairperson of the Jackson Hall Wildlife Film Festival, at this year’s Wildscreen Panda Awards on Friday 19th October.
The entire OTF team would like to congratulate her and thank all who supported her mission and vision over the past 24 years.
Geoff Daniels, GM & EVP National Geographic Wild says: “When you talk about Ellen’s influence, her impact, the role model that she has served, as an innovator, as a humanitarian, the passion and commitment she brings to every single thing she does. It's just unassailable. She is one of the true luminaries. In truth, she is a natural wonder."
Lisa Samford, Festival Director JHWFF says: “Ellen has made a deep impact in our community and on the world we share!”
Nature, Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers Congress (NEWF) says: “We are honoured to be associated with Ellen and Off the Fence who have supported us from the very beginning! Thank you, Ellen, for being a mentor, friend and for supporting and encouraging our journey with the Jackson Hole Festival & Summit!”
Previous winners of this Award include:
Sir David Attenborough
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Sir Peter Scott (Founder of the WWF)
Hugo van Lawick
Award Acceptance Video:
https://vimeo.com/296615204
#WildscreenFest #PandaAwards2018 / Video credit: #NEWF