Over his career as an ecologist and wildlife filmmaker, Chris Morgan has been recognized for his passion for wildlife, which is best represented by the thousands of lives he has touched over the years. In addition, this very same passion has resulted in an impressive number of awards, nominations, and achievements that represent his love for wildlife, filmmaking, and the people who are rushing to save the planet.
A List of Awards and Nominations for Chris and the productions he has been a part of:
“Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year.” Chris Morgan – Environmental Education Association of Washington. (2003)
Award for contributions to grizzly bear conservation in the USA, Chris Morgan from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. (2008)
“Best Presenter/Host” Chris Morgan for ‘Bears of the Last Frontier: Arctic Wanderers,’ from International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula, MT. (May 11, 2012)
“Gold Award” in the Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity category for ‘Hunt for the Russian Tiger,’ (aka Siberian Tiger Quest) hosted by Chris Morgan, from the Deauville Green Award Festival. (April 2013)
“Outstanding Contribution to Wildlife Filmmaking Award” for ‘Hunt for the Russian Tiger,’ (aka Siberian Tiger Quest) hosted by Chris Morgan from the Japan Wildlife Film Festival 2013. (April 2013)
“Best Presenter/Host” Chris Morgan for ‘Siberian Tiger Quest,’ from International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula, MT. (May 3, 2013)
“Best Human/Wildlife Interaction” for ‘Siberian Tiger Quest,’ from International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula, MT. (May 3, 2013)
“Best Cinematography” for ‘Siberian Tiger Quest,’ from International Wildlife FIlm Festival, Missoula, MT. (May 3, 2013)
Emmy Nomination, ‘Siberian Tiger Quest,’ “Outstanding Nature Programming,” 34th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. (July 11, 2013)
“Nomination” for ‘Hunt for the Russian Tiger,’ (aka Siberian Tiger Quest) hosted by Chris Morgan from Matsalu International Nature Film Festival. (Lihula, Estonia) (2013)
“Finalist for Best Short Short” for ‘Why Bears?’ in the “Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Currently on tour with the “WILD On Tour Initiative”. Sponsored by “Conservation Media Group.” (2016)
“Nature: The Last Orangutan Eden” screened at the “Banff Mountain Film Festival in 2015. (2015)
“Gold World Medal” Chris Morgan for ‘Nature: Animal Homes,’ as “Best Host” at the New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards. (April 19th, 2016)
“Best Broadcast Series” for ‘Nature: Animal Homes,’ at the International Wildlife Film Festival in Missoula, MT. (2016)
“Emmy Nominations” for ‘Nature: Animal Homes,’ hosted by Chris Morgan “Best Nature Programming,” 37th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. (2016)
“Emmy Nominations” for ‘Nature: Animal Homes,’ “Best Cinematography,” 37th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. (2016)
“Paul Geroudet Award” for “Nature: Animal Homes – Natural Born Engineers: The Nest” at the Festival de Menigoute. (2016)
“Emmy Award” for ‘Nature: The Last Orangutan Eden,’ “Outstanding Music & Sound,” Scot Charles & David Mitchum, 37th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. (2016) Scot Charles is also the supervising sound designer, engineer and mixer for BEARTREK.
“Nomination” for “Nature: Animal Homes – Natural Born Engineers: The Nest” at Festival International du Film Animalier (FIFA) (2017)
