JACKSON WILD
Nature. Media. Impact.
Celebrating exellence in storytelling since 1991.
Jackson Wild accelerates and elevates impactful storytelling at the nexus of nature, science and climate through innovative and collaborative gatherings, skill-building initiatives, mentorship programs and career development. Jackson Wild is an inclusive global forum, inspiring our community, celebrating excellence in storytelling that illuminates our connection to the natural world and collective responsibility to the wild.
See the 2024 Media Awards Winners
The nature equivalent to the Oscars®, the Jackson Wild Media Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in science and nature storytelling.
2024 Media Awards Winners have been announced!
Winners were announced on Thursday, September 5 during the Jackson Wild Media Awards Gala at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland.
The 2025 Media Awards will open for entries in mid-March.
The Jackson Wild Summit brings together an uncommon community, bound by a shared sense of purpose. We all believe in the transformative power of story to inspire awe at the wonders of our natural world and ignite critical changes required to restore and protect it through high-impact global collaborations.
Attend the 2025 Summit
September 29 - October 3, 2025
Join the Collective
The Collective is the virtual home for the Jackson Wild global storytelling community to connect, collaborate and inspire change year-round. Through ongoing mentorship, an international production database and career-building programs, the Collective provides resources for storytellers at all levels to elevate their impact and expand their opportunities.
Watch Now
Jackson Wild is proud to present Films with Impact, a FREE curated virtual screening series bringing inspiring and thought-provoking films directly to you. These stories highlight the power of storytelling to deepen our connection to the natural world and motivate action to restore and protect our planet and all its inhabitants.