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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Chris Roles answered 2017-05-07 15:39:44 +1000
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A: Congratulations Wendy, What a tireless Champion you are. You should be awarded Australian of the year. Thank you for your courageous stance on behalf of all thinking Australians & especially our 5 grandchildren.
Warm Regards
Chris Roles & Family
David Spong posted about this on Facebook 2017-05-07 15:38:55 +1000
Hear her speech: Wendy Bowman wins Goldman Environmental Prize. It is a humble and inspirational speech from a true fighter.
Jane Majkut answered 2017-05-07 15:38:41 +1000
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A: Wendy, your stand against big business and their polluting of our wonderful land is admirable.
Congratulations on receiving the Goldman environmental prize, well deserved!
Wendy Shearing answered 2017-05-07 15:36:40 +1000
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A: Wendy, Thankyou for all that you have done.
Michelle Adams answered 2017-05-07 15:36:20 +1000
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A: congratulations on your award Wendy & thank you for standing up for our environment & future food security, at personal cost.
Di Morrissey answered 2017-05-07 15:36:14 +1000
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A: You are a beacon to young people and all who love our land. You are more than any heroine I could create in a book. I’d love to tell your story in my newspaper, too, as I live in the Manning Valley where Gloucester is under threat. We try to fight in our own way, so you are an inspiration. Well done. love di morrissey
Heike Jindra answered 2017-05-07 15:35:57 +1000
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A: Dear WENDY. Your speech gave me goosebumps. Thank you for your leadership. My your wisdom be heared and carried by many!
Felicity Crombach posted about this on Facebook 2017-05-07 15:35:42 +1000
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Margaret Susan King King posted about this on Facebook 2017-05-07 15:35:26 +1000
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Anne Cecilia Healy answered 2017-05-07 15:32:05 +1000
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A: Wendy you are a champion. I wish we had more people in this world with your intestinal fortitude. Good luck to you and keep up the fight! The world needs you.
Christine Brooks answered 2017-05-07 15:31:17 +1000
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A: Dear Wendy,
Congratulations and a very well deserved award. It is so good to hear that ordinary people can win these David and Goliath battles and raise awareness of what is happening in rural Australia. People need to know exactly what the big mining companies, with the support of the political parties, are getting away with.
For the sake of future generations I thank you from the bottom of my heart, I just wish I had your fortitude and determination to stand up and face such adversity, well done :)
Michele Smith answered 2017-05-07 15:29:42 +1000
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A: Congratulations Wendy, Yours is a wonderful story.
Paula Ewington answered 2017-05-07 15:28:07 +1000
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A: Thanks Wendy for being such a wonderful example to all of us- unbelievable- words are not going to ‘cut the mustard’ for my gratitude for your action.
Mary-Kate Pickett answered 2017-05-07 15:28:01 +1000
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A: Congratulations on your award and thank you for your commitment to our water and the environment.
Megan McNicholl answered 2017-05-07 15:27:07 +1000
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A: Congratulations Wendy .. I have followed your journey with great interest. You are a a most deserving winner .. an inspirational and empowering community warrior.
John Forrest answered 2017-05-07 15:27:07 +1000
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A: Congratulations, richly deserved!
Your stand and perseverance are an inspiration for us all.
Nina Ambrose answered 2017-05-07 15:23:11 +1000
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A: Thank you Wendy.Congratulations!Thank you for your fortitude and stickability in standing up for the Hunter (and therefore Australia)
Leonie Lyall posted about this on Facebook 2017-05-07 15:22:43 +1000
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Leonie Lyall answered 2017-05-07 15:22:20 +1000
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A: Dear Wendy – Such a wonderful achievement and so justly deserved. Thank you for being one of those Aussies who make us proud to be Australian and may we keep you in mind, when having to deal with those Australians who do not have your love and respect for the environment. Very best wishes to all you strive for in the future. Thank you.
Roy Ealson answered 2017-05-07 15:21:02 +1000
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A: Wendy, you make me feel proud and I’m sure the vast majority of Australians feel the same.
David and Sheryl Tapp answered 2017-05-07 15:19:37 +1000
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A: Congratulations Wendy!!! It’s tragic that both our governments still fail to understand the significance of protecting water quality, and allow themselves to be blindsided by corporation dollars. It’s wonderful that your determination has achieved such a significant outcome. So many thoughtful people will take encouragement from this. Very best wishes from New Zealand!!
Kris Schmah answered 2017-05-07 15:19:31 +1000
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A: Thanks Wendy, for all your heart felt work and determination, your courage, strength and humility are very beautiful indeed.
Margaret Armstrong answered 2017-05-07 15:19:01 +1000
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A: Thank you very much Wendy for your courage and tenacity. Congratulations on receiving this award. It well deserved.
Sophia Sakellis answered 2017-05-07 15:17:51 +1000
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A: Congratulations and well said!
Emily Walle answered 2017-05-07 15:16:52 +1000
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A: Thank you for your courage Wendy!!!
Camilla Hubbard answered 2017-05-07 15:16:12 +1000
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A: Congratulations, Wendy, on your remarkable achievement, and on the Award. I pray our politicians, of all persuasions, will see the light and work together to preserve our land and water, and the needs of the farmers, on whom we rely for our food. Thank you and your colleagues for your efforts. (“It’s the farmers who feed us, and it’s now that they need us……”) Camilla Hubbard
Kaye Bonato answered 2017-05-07 15:15:21 +1000
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A: Wendy you are a total inspiration to us all……….well done.
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Richard Fisher answered 2017-05-07 15:13:27 +1000
Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Thank you for your magnificent persistence in protecting what sustains us. It is an example of true custodianship.