Wendy Bowman wins Goldman Environmental Prize

Watch 83 year old Hunter Valley farmer Wendy Bowman’s acceptance speech for winning the Goldman Environmental Prize and leave her a message below.

(if you want to know more about Wendy's uplifting story, read about her Goldman Environmental Prize win here)

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Phoebe Clift answered 2017-05-07 21:24:12 +1000
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A: You are truly amazing Wendy and inspiration to all!! A David and Goliath fight that finally the good guy/woman won! This recognition is well deserved.
Donella Peters answered 2017-05-07 21:19:11 +1000
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A: Congratulations, Wendy, on your very well-deserved award. You are an inspiration to environmentalists everywhere!
Annie Mayo answered 2017-05-07 21:19:00 +1000
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A: Congratulations Wendy on keeping your farm gate locked to environmental vandalism. You’re an inspiration.
Lorraine Sullivan answered 2017-05-07 21:18:57 +1000
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A: Wendy,
I am SOOOOO proud of you, your courage and your strength are amazing. People sometimes say that one person can’t make difference. Well you have proven them wrong.
God bless you amazing lovely lady.
Love Lorraine Sullivan
Carmen Riordan answered 2017-05-07 21:15:51 +1000
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A: Thank you for your courage and strength. Thank you so much.
Tracey Meyn answered 2017-05-07 21:02:31 +1000
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A: Wendy you are inspirational. It only takes one person to make a stand and you proved that. I can only imagine the immense pressure and stress you have endured. Thank you and the others who helped support you during this fight. Power to the people.
Ray Cowling answered 2017-05-07 20:59:02 +1000
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A: Fantastic, of course in 20 or perhaps only 10 years time people will not understand how resolute you had to be because the need for what you have done will be so obvious, but equally all people will realise the value of your contribution far more than they do now. (I hope there are a few caveats against mining on property titles out there)
Chris Johansen answered 2017-05-07 20:56:49 +1000
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A: Congratulations Wendy and with thanks for standing up for the environment – in the face of overwhelming financial resources and political influence. Your efforts provide inspiration to others of like mind.
Lucienne Noontil answered 2017-05-07 20:50:36 +1000
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A: Wendy, you are wonderful. You are inspiring and I am full of gratitude that you have stood up for our environment by opposing these big business bullies.
Beth Hodgson answered 2017-05-07 20:48:39 +1000
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A: Such a sensational example for resilience and commitment Wendy. So very well done. A true Aussie hero.
Mandy McGuite answered 2017-05-07 20:46:51 +1000
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A: Powerful words from a force to be reckoned with. You are an inspiration. Thank you for the good fight.
Marie Lawton answered 2017-05-07 20:45:09 +1000
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A: Good on you Wendy. Such a lot of hard work but what a great achievement.
Chris Balazs answered 2017-05-07 20:39:07 +1000
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A: Amazing woman, farmer and gracious recipient. We all too often think that only the young care for the environment- well not with Wendy. Well done – my heroine !
Sheri Wagner answered 2017-05-07 20:36:18 +1000
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A: Wendy what an inspirational human being you are…
You weren’t going to let those bastards beat you and through your tenacity and unrelenting belief in yourself, your passion and strength, you pulled off an incredible victory for yourself, the Hunter and for those of us who are still hard at it. Thank you
Damian Tapley answered 2017-05-07 20:35:49 +1000
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A: You’re a hero. I wish more people gave a hoot about the environment. Then it wouldn’t be such an uphill battle. Thanks for being an inspiration.
Philip Ball answered 2017-05-07 20:33:54 +1000
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A: Thank-you Wendy on behalf of my children and grandchildren
Margaret Moorhouse answered 2017-05-07 20:33:16 +1000
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A: To Dear Wendy – congratulations for earning this special award! thank you for your clear-sighted dedication to protecting precious water, a public good; and for the inspiration you have provided for the rest of us.
David Palmer answered 2017-05-07 20:32:25 +1000
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A: Thank you Wendy! Your tireless efforts to protect the environment for the people of Australia have been fabulously effective. Thousands of us have spent time and energy fighting the miners and the fraccers but few have persisted as long or fought as hard as you. We are grateful. Generations that follow will enjoy the benefits of your sacrifice. Good on you, Wendy!
Ruth Minoletti answered 2017-05-07 20:30:36 +1000
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A: You are a mighty woman, for which I am grateful. Thank you.
John King answered 2017-05-07 20:29:55 +1000
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A: Dear Wendy, good on you. Our planet and our grandchildren will be the beneficiaries of your hard work Thank you and your team so much. We here in Victoria managed to get a total ban on Fracking of our precious farmland and water supplies. People power can overcome short sighted politicians and money hungry mining companies. Good luck and best wishes, John King
Dennis Stabler answered 2017-05-07 20:19:41 +1000
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A: Hi Wendy,
A great big thank you for the work you are doing to protect this great country.
If only more people would or could stand up against the mining companies and the government(MPs elected by the people ,for the people???how quickly they forget)

This country could be even better!!!
All the best.
Joy Kerr answered 2017-05-07 20:09:54 +1000
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A: Good for you so proud of
Aussie guts go girl
Simon Milne answered 2017-05-07 20:00:00 +1000
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A: Dear Wendy,

I am writing to you all the way from France to say congratulations on your award and a big thank you for your leadership and determination. You set a fine example for all Australians who stand against environmental destruction, greed and corruption.

Kind regards,
Simon Milne
Cass Rea posted about this on Facebook 2017-05-07 19:55:43 +1000
Hear her speech: Wendy Bowman wins Goldman Environmental Prize. Thanks Wendy. We nana's will make a better world
Dennis Nickell answered 2017-05-07 19:54:24 +1000
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A: Thanks for your persistence and courage in fighting the coal mines. You are an inspiration to us all.
Jill Trotter answered 2017-05-07 19:53:34 +1000
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A: Thank you Wendy. People like you inspire me to never stop being an activist !
Janet Lewis answered 2017-05-07 19:53:17 +1000
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A: Well done Wendy. Keep up the right fight.
Buster Jolly answered 2017-05-07 19:47:44 +1000
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A: Go Wendy never say say die
Alison Bleaney answered 2017-05-07 19:47:26 +1000
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A: Thank you seems so inadequate but really, thank you so much for all you do and all you’ve done.. inspirational indeed and we all need some of that!
Sandra Snow answered 2017-05-07 19:41:18 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations! Thanks for your courage and persistence!