"You have helped not only thousands of primates, but also brought hope to all those who care about them and their suffering at human hands. And the numbers of those who care has increased a thousand fold because of the awareness IPPL has raised in countries around the world."

Dr Jane Goodall DBE

Awards

1988: Dr Shirley McGreal given the Jeanne Marchig Award ‘in recognition of her relentless fight to protect primates throughout the world’.

1992: Dr Shirley McGreal chosen for the United Nations Environment Programme Global 500 Honour Roll.

1994: IPPL given Dutch Police League/Interpol award in recognition of investigative work on an orangutan smuggling case.

1999: Cyril Rosen appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours ‘for services to the UK’s International Primate Protection League’.

2007: Cyril Rosen awarded the Conservation Medal from the Primate Society of Great Britain (PSGB).

2008: Dr Shirley McGreal appointed an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours ‘for services to the protection of primates’.

2008: Dr Shirley McGreal bestowed with the first Caroline Earle White Award, given ‘to honour those who carry her same determination, drive, and success in advocating for animals.’

2011: IPPL (UK) ‘highly commended’ as a finalist at the Charity Awards, which recognise and celebrate ‘excellence in the leadership and management of charities.’