Dr Colleen Begg was awarded the prestigious Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa, sponsored by Ninety One. As the founder and director of the Niassa Carnivore Project in Mozambique, Dr Begg has dedicated decades to protecting a vast landscape larger than Switzerland, proving that effective conservation must start by empowering local people and building legacies that outlive individual efforts.The Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa, sponsored by Defender, was presented to Raabia Hawa.Founder and director of the Ulinzi Africa Foundation in Kenya, Ms Hawa transitioned from a career in radio to frontline conservation, tackling human-wildlife conflict, fighting Government corruption, and championing the vital role of women on the front lines of environmental protection.