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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Pam Massey answered 2017-05-07 22:59:20 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: We need more Wendy’s. Well done for not giving up the fight for your & others rights. As you say, water is life & without water there IS no life. That is the bottom line. Lets hope your win will encourage others to fight. Thank you Wendy!
Carole Siu answered 2017-05-07 22:57:33 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: What a woman you are. Determined and courageous. .you have my admiration.
Jos Hall answered 2017-05-07 22:56:23 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: No, nothing is achieved alone, but every issue needs a human face. Thank you for what you have done, and for being that face.
Denise Williams answered 2017-05-07 22:56:06 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Well done. Wendy you are truly one of those people who we need more of. thank you
Karen Collins answered 2017-05-07 22:55:08 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Good job! That’s Excellent. Happy To hear. Fantastic. Well done, Wow! Yay😊👏🌈 Always uplifting to get News like this… Nice to knoW….🚀 Thanks!!✨⭐🐨
antonia van geuns answered 2017-05-07 22:51:39 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Thank you Wendy for your heroic stand. It’s stories like yours that strengthens our courage to maintain resistance to mining fossil fuels and destroying lands, environments and habitats
Victoria Turri answered 2017-05-07 22:50:08 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Wendy Bowman you are truely a rare treasure and so modest.
Thankyou, not only from myself and my family, but also from future generations for your tireless work.
As you said we need uncontaminated Water to survive.
Sending you much love and admiration.
Victoria
Sheena Gillman answered 2017-05-07 22:41:04 +1000
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A: Dear Wendy
On behalf of all of us fighting for healthy landscapes – bless your heart for all you have done from us here at Protect the Bush Alliance.org.au
Rebecca Nash answered 2017-05-07 22:34:34 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Wendy, you’re an inspiration to the whole world. I take great heart from hearing this.
Stephanie Robertson answered 2017-05-07 22:32:56 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Wendy, you are an inspiration to young and old alike. Thank you for your sustained resistance against what seemed like an unvanquishable foe.
George Cazilieris answered 2017-05-07 22:30:03 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Thank you for all that you do Australia needs more people like you.
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Cynthia Stonall answered 2017-05-07 22:23:03 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: You are one determined, brilliant lady and an inspiration to us in the UK fighting these predatory, dirty industries.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Annette Philp answered 2017-05-07 22:19:18 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Wendy you are such an inspiring and amazing woman. If we’ve ever needed examples of guts and determination it’s now and the fact you are of the female gender makes it even more inspiring and special. Congratulations and thankyou from the bottom of my heart. Anni xx
Anna Matevossian answered 2017-05-07 22:17:27 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Mrs Bowman,
Bless You! You are a true warrior and I thank you for your courage and integrity. You are a shining example of how 1 person can not only stand up to, but to win against a giant. As The Goid Book says, if our God is for us, who can be against? Your efforts will not go unnoticed or forgotten, and generations will be forever thankful.
God bless you Mrs Bowman.
Janet Lee answered 2017-05-07 22:13:48 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Bless you Wendy, thank you from my children and future grandchildren. Congratulations on your award and on your win for the environment.
A long worthy fight…Money won’t give us water.
Can’t drink coal, can’t eat gas.
Thank you
Terri Carfoot answered 2017-05-07 22:06:41 +1000
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A: What an inspiration you are Wendy, so pleased to know about your award and wish you a very long, happy, peaceful life in best of health in a beautiful environment! Thank you for your strength and courage, and helping others from a dreadful outcome if the mine had gone ahead! Kindest regards from Terri
Mia Campioni answered 2017-05-07 22:01:00 +1000
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A: Dear Wendy,
I am 84 years old, so I can just imagine what it feels to be at last acknowledged as a mighty woman, who withstands the powers that be.
Congratulations with a well earned prize for a magnificent victory, go girl!
Carolyn Willadsen answered 2017-05-07 21:58:33 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Human spirit is our best resource. And we need productive land and clean water too. Congratulations.
Peter Gleeson answered 2017-05-07 21:56:50 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Thank you Wendy and all that have contributed on behalf of myself and my future generations.
Ian Darnton-Hill answered 2017-05-07 21:53:15 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations! We all need to keep fighting.
William Reilly answered 2017-05-07 21:49:03 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Wendy, thank you so much for standing up for what is right and doing what so many others of us never get around to doing so.
Pauline Bosco answered 2017-05-07 21:44:53 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Wendy
Thank you for your courage and determination to advocate for a clean and healthy environment to ensure a better future for our children and grandchildren. You are an inspiration and wonderful mentor,
Alex Hodges answered 2017-05-07 21:44:22 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Wendy, you are an absolute inspiration and it just shows what one person with principles can achieve. I would also refuse to sell my ten acre property to anyone I didn’t approve of !
Geoffrey Reid answered 2017-05-07 21:42:45 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Well done Wendy, may your example inspire us all.
malia dewse answered 2017-05-07 21:40:09 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: A sincere thank you Wendy, on behalf of us all!
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Veronica Klein answered 2017-05-07 21:32:52 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations Wendy on winning your award. THANK YOU for standing up to these environmental cannibals and keeping your land from the greedy grasp of these ugly coal mines. Your fortitude and courage is admired very much and I, and hopefully the rest of Australia, salute you.
Marilyn Marsden answered 2017-05-07 21:25:45 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: The world needs women like you, Wendy. Strange how only women seem to have the courage to do the right thing. Not many men have the guts for it.