"Hannah is a light of hope and is a true example to never underestimate a young person’s capability to evoke change. Its been a pleasure to watch her blossom and grow in passion and beauty inside and out.”
-- Angela Sun, award-winning sportscaster, film maker, producer, writer, and environmentalist
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"Hannah's poise comes from her passion."
-- Harrison Ford, actor and film producer
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"I hope that the battle in which we are both engaged, against plastic pollution, is turning our way.  Good luck with all you are doing."
-- David Attenborough, broadcaster, writer, and naturalist
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"Hannah is a role model for people all over the world, encouraging them to take action for animals.  Her ability to put compassion into action by creating Plastic Pollution Awareness Day is an inspiration to all."
-- Ingrid E. Newkirk, President of peta2
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“Disposable plastics take a few minutes to make, a few seconds to use, and a lifetime to degrade in our landfills. Hannah's event will help us understand what we can do to create more sustainable solutions.”
-- Charles Orgbon III, Founder of Greening Forward
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"I am proud to know you, proud of the woman you are, proud of your commitment, proud of your intelligence, and proud of the immense opportunity that lies ahead for you. Your poise, passion and knowledge shines brightly in all you do. Your work and campaigns in the environmental space have clear impact and relevance, captivating, inspiring and mobilizing young people and adults alike, in Georgia and around the world. I am proud to have you carrying the torch for our movement!"
 --Erin Schrode, Citizen Activist, Journalist, and Founder of Turning Green
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"You are an impressive person of vision and commitment…clearly.  The world needs you."
--Vance Martin, President of The WILD Foundation and Trustee of Wilderness Foundation Global
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"Because of caring individuals like you, we will make a difference for the animals that call Africa home.  As Margaret Mead once said, 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.'  You are part of that group of committed citizens and your efforts will be farther-reaching than you may realize.  Thank you for your incredible support!
--Michaela Tompkins, Development & Outreach Coordinator, Big Life Foundation USA
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"I have known it for a long time, but in today’s meeting she shined brighter as an advocate for the world than I have ever seen in anyone (adult or student).  Her passion for saving our planet goes above and beyond extraordinary.  I am so happy to know that with students like Hannah, our world will begin to build a better tomorrow."
-- Greg Whitt, 2016 Teacher of the Year, Forsyth County, Georgia
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