At the opening of the Eco Tourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Nairobi did the Eco Tourism Society use the opportunity to reveal the names of the nominees and eventual winners for the various categories the organization recognizes year after year.
Congratulations to those who made it to the top this year and best of luck for all for being up there with the best next year again.
Eco-Warriors 2013 Nominees and winners
| CATEGORY | NOMINEES | WINNER |
| Conservancy of the Year- Private | 1. Borana Conservancy
2. Ol Pejeta Conservancy |
Borana Conservancy |
| Conservancy of the Year- Community | 1. Il Ngwesi Conservancy
2. Naboisho Conservancy 3. Ol Kinyei Conservancy |
Il Ngwesi Conservancy |
| Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year – Lodge | 1. Tawi Lodge
2. Severin Sea Lodge 3. Serena Mountain Lodge |
Severin Sea Lodge |
| Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year- Tented Camp | 1. Ol Seki Hemingways Mara
2. Elephant Pepper 3. Sarova Mara Game Camp |
Elephant Pepper |
| Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year- Villas/ Holiday homes | 1. Forest Dream Resort
2. Medina Palms |
Medina Palms |
| Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year- Community Based | 1. Camp Kenya
2. Kakamega Environmental Education Program 3. Porini Amboseli Camp |
Kakamega Environmental Education Program |
| Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year- Tours&Travel | 1. Cheli&Peacock Safaris
2. Gamewatchers Safari Ltd |
Gamewatchers Safari Ltd |
| Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year- Airline | 1. Air Kenya
2. Safarilink |
Air Kenya |
| Eco-Rated Facility of the Year | 1. Joy’s Camp
2. Sasaab Lodge 3. Sancuary Olonana |
Sancuary Olonana |
| Ecotourism Partnership of the Year | 1. Cheli&Peacock Community Trust
2. Sasaab Samburu 3. Basecamp Maasai Brand |
Sasaab Samburu |
| Ecotourism Guide of the Year | 1. Andrew Odhiambo-Kicheche Camps
2. Christopher Letur- Saruni Samburu 3. Derrick Nabaala- Base Camp Eagle View 4. Onesmus- Rekero Camp |
Derrick Nabaala- Base Camp Eagle View |
| Ecotourism Journalist of the Year | 1. Aby Agina- NTV
2. Carol Gatura (*Oyola) 3. Kimathi Mutegi- People Daily 4. Rupi Mangat- NMG |
Rupi Magat – NMG |
| Ecotourism Student Innovation Award | 1. David Mwabili& Billy Oyaro
2. Musau Makau |
David Mwabili& Billy Oyaro |
| Ecotourism Training Institution of the Year | 1. Amboseli Institute
2. Kenyatta University 3. Strathmore University |
Strathmore University |
| Ecotourism Student Host Organization of the Year (Supported by Ecotourism Kenya) | 1. Mlilo Community Tours&Safaris
2. Statunga Ecotours |
Statunga Ecotours |
