FOUR PAWS’ Fiona Miles Named Finalist in Good Hope FM Warrior Women Awards 2025

Leading with purpose, how Fiona Miles and her team are redefining animal welfare in South Africa.

Cape Town, 29 October 2025 – FOUR PAWS South Africa proudly announces that its Director, Fiona Miles, has been selected as a finalist in the Good Hope FM Warrior Women Awards 2025 in the Excellence in Leadership category, in partnership with the Women-In Festival.

For nearly two decades, Fiona has been at the forefront of animal welfare transformation in South Africa. With the NGO’s global vision and team collaboration, FOUR PAWS converted a former hunting and breeding facility into LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, now home to around 100 rescued big cats. She has driven campaigns to end captive lion breeding, influenced national policy reforms, and supported high-profile animal rescues. Fiona’s strategic leadership have been instrumental in creating systemic change and building a kinder future for animals.

Her nomination celebrates not only Fiona’s leadership but also the strength of the FOUR PAWS team, whose collaborative efforts have driven impactful change for animals under direct human influence. Together, they have championed ethical sanctuaries, advanced animal welfare legislation and raised public awareness through education and advocacy.

The finalists were announced live on Good Hope FM’s Morning Show on 29 October 2025, with public voting via SMS. To vote SMS WWA2025, Fiona Miles, your name & surname and ID number to 37766. The awards ceremony will take place on 14 November 2025 during the Women-In Festival.

 “I am deeply honoured to be named a finalist in the Good Hope FM ‘Warrior Women Awards’ 2025 in the Excellence in Leadership category. Although my role is often public-facing, I rarely step into the spotlight for personal recognition – but this moment is different, as it gives me the opportunity share that recognition and to express my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team I work with every day. Leadership is never a solo journey, and I am here because of the unwavering support, passion, and dedication of my colleagues, my team and the global FOUR PAWS family. Together, we’ve made impactful strides in animal welfare and continue to amplify our mission to #BreakTheViciousCycle of the commercial trade of all big cats in South Africa. This recognition reflects the impact we’re making – not just for animals, but for a kinder future for all,” said Miles.

For more information, please visit our website at www.four-paws.org.za