The National Geographic Society honors Damián Blasi as a visionary and changemaker

The National Geographic Society has named Branco Weiss Fellow Damián Blasi as one of 15 recipients of its 2025 Wayfinder Award. With the awards, the Society aims to honor “explorers who are redefining what it means to lead in science, conservation, education, technology and storytelling”. Awardees exemplify bold thinking and boundary-pushing action that aligns with the Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world.

In addition to joining the Society’s global community of National Geographic Explorers, each recipient receives a monetary award to support their work. They are celebrated at the Society’s annual Explorers Festival in Washington, D.C., and are eligible to apply for further project funding through the Society’s Wayfinder Program, in addition to leadership development, speaking opportunities and a collaborative platform to connect across disciplines.

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