Posted November 18, 2010 by Rachelle Owen
It’s Libby time! Every year, peta2 honors some of the most active, animal-friendly, and inspiring companies, celebs, school groups, and Street Teamers for our Libby Awards (“Libby” stands for Liberation, of course!).
You’ve heard about some of the school groups, celebs, and restaurants that are up for the awards, but if you’re not sure who to vote for in the “Street Teamer of the Year” award—here’s some info to help ya out:
Letecia Garcia: In Pennsylvania and nearby states, Letecia is a force to be reckoned with. From raising her voice for donkeys used (and abused) in donkey basketball games—and successfully campaigning against the “sport” in her school district (FYI she got it banned district wide!), to walking right up to tough guys at Mayhem Festival and asking them to consider pigs on factory farms, Letecia is fearless. Letecia is now attending college and is the president of the Vegetarian Education Group there. Most of all, Letecia is a positive influence and example for vegans everywhere.
Serena Cantania: From hitting the hallways with “Hug a Vegetarian” Day stickers, or campaigning against dissection, to holding a cruelty-free raffle with the “Animal Testing Breaks Hearts” campaign, Serena makes it hard for students in Hamilton, Ontario to ignore animal rights. Serena’s sweet and positive personality comes in handy while dealing with her principal and working with her school to get more vegan options in the cafeteria, and an alternative to dissection widely available to students.
Joel Alatorre: You may recognize Joel from this year’s “Cutest Vegetarian Alive” contest. Along with using his cute factor to spread awareness for veganism, Joel uses his voice on the streets of California, regularly attending protests against Ringling Bros., and online—advocating for everyone to spay and neuter their animal friends, to never purchase fur, and to try veganism. Joel is positive, excited, and always down to use his voice for those who can’t speak up for themselves.
Victor Cazares: When Jason Levy came to work for peta2, we were a little scared of what would happen to the animal rights movement in Chicago—until we met Victor. Victor, a high school student, never stops speaking up for animals. From McCruelty protests, Ringling Bros. protests, and even soy ice cream giveaways, Victor is there. And when he’s not in the streets raising his voice, he’s at school tabling, gathering petition signatures, and leafleting for the animals.
We ? them all. Want to help us pick a winner?
peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
Too long to explain here, it's long enough for a novel.
Well let's just say life ain't always beautiful but it's a beautiful ride. I love all my pets and would do anything for them. I have one dog, two cats, a ferret and my babygirl shaymin,(the cutest hedgehog alive) I'm into all different kinds of music. I'm a singer myself and love art.
Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I'm tall, a geek, nacho - obsessed, I love sewing and Cath Kidston, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.)
Jersey girl now I'm all country.
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
I want to get into marketing but not have to rely on people which have different morals and worldviews than I do to hire me. While I'm figuring this out, I want to show everyone what I believe in and spur them into action against injustices.
Life On A Tour Bus
I am Angela. When I am not helping animals I am listening to music, reading, or playing video games. My spirit animal is a fox and I love nature. What else is there to know? Want to know anything about me, need advice or anything message me :)
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I’m voting for Victor because he represents my hometown!
But all of the Street Teamers are awesome!
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