Wildlife Artist of the Year 2026
We thank all our sponsors for their generosity and dedication to our mission and Wildlife Artist of the Year. We couldn’t do this without them.
“Having witnessed first-hand much of the positive impact of the work funded by DSWF, we are passionate to see this continue. Continuing to sponsor the Abstract World category allows us to be part of this legacy.
We have always enjoyed the WAY event and are keen to see what new and breathtaking work will be submitted each year.
The Abstract World category enables imaginations to fly free, and we are very excited to enjoy the artist’s different interpretations.”
– Amanda & Barry Butler
“BSW Building Services are delighted to sponsor this exciting category at DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year 2026.
Animal behaviour is often full of surprises, displaying elegant charm and beauty in some instances, tenacious bravery in others, tenderness towards each other and their progeny, as well as savage cruelty in the competition for survival.”
– BSW Building Services
“As the founder of Wilderness Legends Africa, I believe wildlife cannot be separated from the landscapes that sustain it. In the wild places where we work, we see every day how animals, ecosystems, and communities adapt together to the rhythms of nature. Supporting the Earth’s Wild Beauty category reflects our commitment to sharing and protecting these landscapes and celebrating artists who inspire a deeper appreciation for the wild places that sustain life on our planet.”
– Donatus Gadiye, Founder and Director of Wilderness Legends Africa, and Principal Conservator of Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
“We are pleased to sponsor the Environmental Artivism award, that challenges both artists and audiences to face uncomfortable truths, from climate breakdown to human impact on wildlife, and to imagine a better way forward. We feel privileged to be part of this, the standard of artwork is always phenomenal and a highlight of our year.
The Environmental Artivism category allows us to support artists who are using their craft to shine a light on the environmental challenges of our time, and in turn DSWF with its vital conservation work.”
– Martina Alexander, Derwent Marketing Director
“We are proud to sponsor the Facing Extinction category once again at Wildlife Artist of the Year, a cause that is especially close to our hearts. This category not only highlights the urgent challenges facing vulnerable species but also celebrates the artists whose powerful work helps us connect more deeply with the natural world. By supporting it, we hope to spark greater awareness, compassion, and action to protect the wildlife we all cherish.”
– Martin & Emma Leuw
“We are proud to support DSWF and Wildlife Artist of the Year. We all have a moral obligation to put back into the world and preserve its wonder. Together, we can help ensure that its beauty endures for generations to come.”
– Paul Traub Associates
“As a creative conservationist, Anne Thomsen of Studio Ngong is once again proud to sponsor the Wings category of Wildlife Artist of the Year. This category celebrates artists whose work highlights the beauty and importance of winged species, who are essential to the balance of nature, and inspiring wonder while sustaining the ecosystems we all depend on.”
- Anne Thomsen, Studio Ngong
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