Natalia Lundstedt was so moved by the documentary Blackfish that she mounted a persuasive campaign to end her school's annual field trip to Sea World. Oh, and she was in fourth grade at the time. Remember the Petland puppy mill protests in Austin a few years ago? According to her dad's Facebook campaign, Natalia was active in those, too. When most kids are consumed by loom bands and whom they will sit next to on the aforementioned field trips, this shining star was discovering the power of being active. Big change can come in the smallest of packages, and we are proud to recognize this budding activist’s achievement.
Best Activist
Natalia Lundstedt
Previous Winners
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2013:
Cecile Richards
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2012:
Antonio Buehler
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2011:
John Woods
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2010:
Ellen Jefferson, DVM, Austin Pets Alive!
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2009:
Kathy Miller of Texas Freedom Network
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2008:
Mary Arnold
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2007:
Bettie Naylor
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2006:
TIE: Bill Bunch, Bettie Naylor
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2005:
Bettie Naylor
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2004:
Samantha Smoot
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2003:
Glen Maxey
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2002:
Amy Babich
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2001:
TIE: Leslie Cochran; Richard Troxell
