Namibians from various professional backgrounds continue to receive international accolades for their work and for representing the country. The latest is Namibia's Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Dr Immolatrix Geingos who was elected as chairperson of the UN body's Intergovernmental Committee on Bioethics for a period of four years. Dr Geingos, who also holds a Masters Degree in Biotechnology law and ethics was elected based on her extensive knowledge of UNESCO's procedures, ethics of science and technology applied in various socio-economic sectors. Meanwhile, wildlife conservationist and Chief Executive Officer of the Save the Rhino Trust, Samson !Uri-#Khob has been awarded the Prince William prize during the Tusk Awards ceremony in London. The Tusk Awards established in partnership with the Duke of Cambridge recognises individuals whose work in protecting Africa's wildlife and irreplaceable natural heritage might otherwise go unnoticed.