Awards & Media
Recognition & Press
This is where we share some of the moments that have helped carry our story further; from awards and nominations to features in the press.
Each one represents more than recognition; it reflects the impact of the work happening on the ground in Zambia, and the growing community choosing to be part of it.
We're proud to have our story told in these spaces, and grateful for the opportunity to reach more people who believe in creating beauty with purpose.
Awards & Nominations
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award / Recognition | Category | Result | Link |
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| 2026 | Innovation & Excellence Awards | Jewellery Workshop of the Year | Winner | View → |
| 2026 | African Excellence Awards 2026 | Best Ethical Jewellery Brand 2026 | Winner | View → |
| 2026 | African Excellence Awards 2026 | Excellence in Wildlife Conservation Support 2026 | Winner | View → |
| 2025 | LuxLife | Best Ethical Jewellery Brand 2025 | Winner | View → |
| 2023 | Earthshot Prize 2023 | Protect and Restore Nature | Nomination | View → |
| 2022 | Earthshot Prize 2022 | Protect and Restore Nature | Nomination | View → |
| 2021 | MEA Business Awards 2021 | Best Handcrafted Wildlife-Inspired Jewellery & Accessories Company - Zambia | Winner | View → |
| 2020 | African Excellence Awards 2020 | Best Hand-Crafted Jewellery Company 2020 - Zambia | Winner | View → |
| 2020 | African Excellence Awards 2020 | Distinction Award for Wildlife Conservation Initiatives 2020 | Winner | View → |
Press & Media Features
| Publication | Title | Date | Type | Link |
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Fly Zambia 10th Anniversary Edition | Dec 2022 | Editorial | Read more → |
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Fashion / Accessories | Dec 2021 | Online Feature | Read more → |
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Jewellery Designer Profile | Oct 2019 | Press Feature | Read more → |
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These Artists Are Making Jewelry to Help Protect Their Country's Wildlife | May 2017 | Press Feature | Read more → |
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Fashion / Accessories | June 2015 | Press Feature | Read more → |
Highlights, Interviews, & Mentions
| Platform | Title / Description | Date | Format | Link |
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| Naturalist Journeys | In-Depth & Incredible Africa: Botswana & Zambia | July 2026 | Special Mention | View → |
| Signature Luxury Travel | How Zambia’s safari tourism is giving back to wildlife and communities | June 2026 | Special Mention | View → |
| Women's Outdoor News | Mulberry Mongoose: An Integral Part of the African Experience | Apr 2026 | Blog | View → |
| Malawian Style | Beauty from brutality – Mulberry Mongoose | Apr 2026 | Interview | View → |
| Weylandts | Rooted in Africa: Weylandts x Mulberry Mongoose | October 2025 | Collaboration | View → |
| Explorations Company | Beyond a Safari: How a Visit to Mulberry Mongoose Champions Conservation in Zambia | July 2025 | Interview | View → |
| Ecological Experiences | Africa Wildlife Photo Journals | July 2025 | Special Mention | View → |
| Travel Africa / Zinio | Magazine: Edition 106, November 24-January 25 | Jan 2025 | Special Mention | View → |
| Zambia Tourism | Community Projects | Dec 2024 | Blog | View → |
| Animal Wild | Creating beauty from brutality. Mulberry Mongoose | May 2024 | Blog | View → |
| Science Direct | Effects of de-snaring on the demography and population dynamics of African lions | Oct 2023 | Acknowledgement | View → |
| Nkwazi Magazine | The Original Snare Necklace | Oct 2022 | Feature | View → |
| Africana Safari | Mulberry Mongoose – African Jewellery and Accessories | May 2020 | Blog | View → |
| WWF | Mulberry Mongoose | May 2022 | Blog | View → |
| Intrepid Travel | Creating beauty from brutality: the Zambian artisans repurposing wildlife traps as jewellery | Nov 2022 | Blog | View → |
| Tripadvisor | 10 Best Things to Do in South Luangwa | Updated 2026 | Blog | View → |
| Sacred Grove | Mulberry Mongoose – Beauty from Brutality | July 2021 | Interview | View → |
| Growth Africa | Mulberry Mongoose: when fashion meets sustainability | January 2021 | Blog | View → |
| Wild Wonderful World | Mulberry Mongoose: Creative Conservation | Aug 2019 | Blog | View → |
| Huffpost | Eco Luxury Gifts For The Hardest To Buy For Gift Guide | Dec 2017 | Gift Guide | View → |
| High Tea with Elephants | Jingle jangles made with passion in Zambia | Oct 2015 | Blog | View → |
Ambassadors, Mulberry Mongoose Worn & supported by
Doutzen Kroes
Supermodel & wildlife conservationist, photographed wearing our Original Snare Necklace.
Holly Budge
Record-breaking adventurer & conservationist — first woman to skydive Everest, founder of How Many Elephants.
Amish Chhagan
Chags Photography is a wildlife and conservation photographer working in Zambia and Kenya.
Jessica Ridley
Jessica Ridley is a media commentator and TV journalist who appears regularly on Australia's Nine Today Show.
Kingsley Holgate
Kingsley Holgate wore our Black Paracord Snare Bracelet on his 60,000 km expedition across Africa, a journey dedicated to conservation and connection.
Joe Flemming
An explorer, photographer and founder of Bonafide Moto Co, Joe spends his time discovering wild places across Southern Africa and sharing them with others.
Simon Reeve
British television presenter, author and journalist known for his travel and documentary series.
Aïda Ettayeb
A wildlife photographer and safari specialist working across African reserves, capturing raw wildlife moments, conservation work, and life in the bush as it really is.
Tay McCurdy
Tay's passion for wildlife, conservation and ethical fashion makes her a natural fit for the Mulberry Mongoose community.
Lerato Ditshego
A prominent South African professional MC, public speaker and facilitator. She was a host and special guest at the celebrated Weylandts × Mulberry Mongoose collaboration event.
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Raised for anti snare patrols
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Snare traps transformed
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Snare wire removed from circulation
"Beautiful jewellery, well-made, original, and to top all of that, made from snare wire and giving a donation to conservation. There's a lot to love here!" - Penny, Great Britain