Anant Ambani Honoured with Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare

Anant Ambani has been honoured with the prestigious Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare by the Global Humane Society, becoming the youngest and first Asian recipient of this distinguished accolade. The award presented at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. in December 2025 recognises his exceptional leadership and commitment to animal protection and wildlife conservation.

Ambani received the award in acknowledgment of his role in founding “Vantara (Star of the Forest)”, a wildlife conservation and animal rescue initiative that has made significant strides in safeguarding endangered species and promoting ecological harmony. The initiative reflects his passion for protecting vulnerable animal populations and enhancing biodiversity through innovative rescue operations, habitat restoration and community engagement.

At the ceremony, leaders and activists from around the world lauded Ambani’s efforts, highlighting how Vantara has brought global attention to critical animal welfare issues and set new standards for humane conservation practices. His achievement marks a milestone for Asian representation in international humanitarian accolades and underscores the increasing influence of youth leadership in global environmental and welfare movements.

With this honour, Anant Ambani joins a distinguished group of advocates who have made impactful contributions to animal welfare worldwide, further inspiring a generation of conservationists.