2017 Prize Tour Photos - Goldman Environmental Prize

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June 12, 2017

We’re sharing a few of our favorite shots from the 2017 Goldman Prize tour in San Francisco and Washington, DC. After flying in from all over the world, the Prize winners are on-the-go for nearly two weeks meeting with various NGOs, political officials, youth groups, media outlets, local supporters and more. Here’s a glimpse of what we pack into those busy days. You can view more photo albums on our Facebook page!

The 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners

The 2017 Prize winners overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge

Tree planting ceremony at the Crissy Field Center

Prize winners spend the afternoon with local youth groups at the Crissy Field Center

John Goldman’s welcome speech at the 2017 ceremony in San Francisco

2017 Prize winner Prafulla Samantara and his family before the ceremony begins.

Riveting performance from Michael Franti at the 2017 Goldman Prize ceremony

The Goldman family greeting the crowd at the San Francisco ceremony

Susie Gelman and John Goldman with Bonnie Raitt and Michael Franti

Reception at City Hall following the 2017 San Francisco ceremony

The 2017 Prize winners in front of the Capital Building in Washington, DC

2017 Prize winner Rodrigue Katembo giving his speech at the Washington, DC ceremony

The 2017 Goldman Prize winners at the Washington, DC ceremony

Reception following the 2017 Goldman Prize ceremony in Washington, DC

2017 Prize winner mark! Lopez gets to know a fan

2017 Prize winner Rodrigo Tot converses with supporters

2017 Prize winner Uroš Macerl with Prize staff

1990 Prize winner Lois Gibbs (center) with 2017 Prize winner mark! Lopez (right)

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