“The ‘Defender Service Awards’ are a beloved initiative that we are proud to bring back for a third year. Celebrating the organizations that make a difference in our communities speaks to the core of the Defender brand – that it is most powerful when it’s on a mission to help others.”

 

Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO,

Jaguar Land Rover North America

THE CATEGORIES

Defender on Beach

Animal, Wildlife & Marine Welfare

Community pounds and shelters, wildlife rescue, marine conservation. If the wildlife and aquatic animals you rescue need to travel with you, the Defender can be equipped with accessories and an interior protection pack that make the process seamless. 

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Community Services Award – Presented by ei3

Food, shelter, environment. With so much to do for our communities and the people who call them home, the Defender has the versatility to help however you're needed. 

Defender Off-road

Search, Rescue & Emergency Support Services Award – Presented by PELICAN

Remote areas, mountain terrain rescues, devastation. The Defender could help your team respond to emergencies in nearly any environment with its advanced terrain and traction control features.

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Veteran & Civil Servant Outreach Award – Presented by Hearts & Science

Support, protection, security. From the veterans who served our country and kept us safe who need extra support post-service, to wounded warriors, firefighters, first responders and police officers injured in action, the Defender is ready to serve their needs. 

Outdoor Accessibility & Education Award – Presented by OUTSIDE Interactive, Inc.

Recreational activities, adaptive sports, under-resourced youth. To help the people who can truly benefit from the outdoors, the Defender 130 features a third row and room for up to eight. 

Defender Service Honorees Award

For previous finalists who didn't win their category. Your dedication and support of your communities inspired us so much, we're giving you a second chance to win a customized Defender 130. 

THE WINNERS

Congratulations to the 2023 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase winners. See our winners below and click to learn more about the work they do.

Animal, Wildlife & Marine Welfare Award – Presented by Animal Planet

Manitoba Underdogs Rescue Inc (Winnipeg, MB)

Community Services Award – Presented by ei3

Kairos Adventures Inc (Casselberry, FL)

Search, Rescue & Emergency Support Services Award – Presented by PELICAN

Squamish Search and Rescue Society (Squamish, BC)

Veteran & Civil Servant Outreach Award – Presented by Hearts & Science

Honour House Society (New Westminster, BC)

Outdoor Accessibility & Education Award – Presented by OUTSIDE Interactive, Inc.

Youth Sports Alliance (Park City, UT)

Defender Service Honorees Award

Charleston Animal Society (North Charleston, SC)

THE WINNERS

Congratulations to the 2022 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase winners. See our winners below and click to learn more about the work they do.

Animal Welfare Award – Presented by KONG

Appalachian Bear Rescue (Townsend, TN)

Community Services Award – Presented by ei3

Mercy Chefs (Portsmouth, VA)

Search and Rescue Award – Presented by PELICAN

Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais – Ottawa Volunteer Search And Rescue (Ottawa, ON)

Veterans Outreach Award – Presented by dentsu X

Patriot Service Dogs (Marion County, FL)

Enviromental and Conservation Award – Presented by Outside

Green Lake Association (Green Lake, WI)

THE WINNERS

Congratulations to the 2021 Defender Service Awards winners. See our winners below and click to learn more about the work they do.

Costal & Marine Conservation Award

New York Marine Rescue Center (Riverhead, NY)

Search & Rescue Award  

Wolfe County Search & Rescue (Campton, KY)

First Responders Award

Montgomery Emergency Medical Services (Belle Mead, NJ)

Animal Welfare Award

Humane Society of Independence County (Batesville, AR)

Fire Safety & Response Award

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue (Navarre Beach, FL)

Urban Improvement Award

Hamptons Community Outreach (Bridgehampton, NY)

Enviromental Award

One Tree Planted (Shelburne, VT)

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Begins on 6/15/23 and ends on 11/1/23. TO ENTER MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C., PUERTO RICO, OR CANADA, AN ELIGIBLE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, AND HAVE AT LEAST ONE DIRECTOR THAT IS 18 YEARS OR OLDER RESIDING IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C., PUERTO RICO, OR CANADA. Contest is void where prohibited by law. Contest subject to the complete Official Rules. Visit www.landroverusa.com/experiences/events-and-sponsorships/defender-service-awards/official-contest-rules.html or www.landrover.ca/en/experiences/sponsorship/defender-service-awards/official-contest-rules.html for Official Rules and prize descriptions. Sponsor: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, 100 Jaguar Land Rover Way, Mahwah, NJ 07495.