A few of the most recent awards held by Rainforest2Reef’s Leading Scientist, Dr. Gerardo Ceballos include:

• Distinguished Service in Academia Award by the Society for Conservation Biology (2004)
• National Award for Environmental Merit (Mexico, 2005)
• Guggenheim Fellows (US, 2005)
• The Whitley Conservation Award (UK, 2006)

A few of the most recent grants that Rainforest2Reef has received include:

• Global Conservation Fund (April 2007) awarded Rainforest2Reef $150,000 to continue its land protection efforts in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.

• Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund (November 2006) awarded Rainforest2Reef $20,000 to undertake the legal work required to create an environmental trust fund.

• Seaworld Busch Gardens Conservation Fund (May 2007) awarded Rainforest2Reef $10,000 to continue income-generating conservation activities with ejidos in Calakmul.

• Michael Lee Environmental Foundation (October 2006) awarded Rainforest2Reef $40,195 to produce and pursue income-generating conservation activities with ejidos in Calakmul and produce documentary film about these efforts.

• Foundation for Global Community (July 2007) awarded Rainforest2Reef $10,000 to continue its important conservation work in the Calakmul area.
  
  
• Salesforce.com Foundation (July 2007) awarded Rainforest2Reef $10,000 to improve our online marketing and membership management.
  
  
• Threshold Foundation (August 2007) awarded Rainforest2Reef $25,000 for general operating support.