A jury of experts chose Doctor Trang Nguyen for her courageous and inspiring wildlife conservation work in her own country and in other parts of the world. The jury highlighted “her exceptional combination of leadership, perseverance and modesty as she pursues a multidisciplinary approach that includes local action against global problems, encouraging more women and young people to work towards protecting nature”. Dr Nguyen is carrying out her important work at a time when the greatest crisis facing humanity is the very future of our planet.
The jury of experts was chaired by Pedro Alonso, doctor, epidemiologist, researcher and member of the FPdGi’s Advisory Council; Antonello Barbaro, CEO of H-Farm Education; Mat Collishaw, artist; Giles Tremlett, historian and journalist; Delphine Moralis, CEO of the European Foundation Centre; Maria Jammal, cofounder and CEO of Humanity Crew and 2019 FPdGi International Award winner; and Juan David Aristizábal, social entrepreneur and 2021 FPdGi International Award winner who acted as secretary.