June 29, 2011
Hilton Kelley (2011) is proving that miracles are possible. Here is what he had to say about being recognized by the State of Texas for his achievements:
“On the 27th of June 2011, I received a resolution from the State of Texas on the House floor at the Capital recognizing my many environmental accomplishments in Texas due to the Goldman Environmental Prize. Wow! To be recognized in Texas for environmental work is nothing short of a miracle…”
17 years after her Goldman Prize win, Yuyun Ismawati is still busy—fighting against waste and leading the charge against mercury pollution.
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2025 Goldman Prize winner Semia Gharbi digs into her work as an environmental advocate in Tunisia, starting with her Goldman Prize-winning campaign to reverse the illegal import of waste into her country.
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Nalleli Cobo, Sharon Lavigne, Hilton Kelley, and Lois Gibbs are just a few grassroots leaders working to combat the effects of environmental injustice. Discover their inspiring stories of perseverance and grit.
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