Emerging River Leader Award
The Emerging River Leader Award (ERLA), sponsored by OceanaGold Corporation, recognises, rewards and fosters those in the early stages of their careers in rivers. The award is presented to those who have demonstrated innovation, excellence and leadership in river, basin or river-dependent community management.
The ERLA is open internationally to all river professionals of all disciplines who have been working in their field for five years or less, and have demonstrated exceptional and measurable achievements in rivers, basins or river-dependent communities.
2018 winner of the Emerging River Leader Award | José Fernández!
Congratulations to José who is pictured below with fellow 2018 finalists Nantale Nsibirwa and Julie Francis. José was presented his award by IRF Chairman Dr Paul Greenfield and IRF Board member, Prof William Dennision. on behalf of sponsors Oceanagold. Read more about each of the finalists by clicking the button below.