Jonathan Matthews, GM Watch
Nominated for Other (specify below)
Nominated by Patrick Mulvany (Practical Action) – Thursday 08 May 2008
Reasons for this nomination
Best long service award in the face of increasing attacks
GM Watch has kept activists informed over many years. It exposes and explodes the myths generated by the PR departments of GM corporations.
In recent weeks, GM Watch is fighting intense and specific cyberattacks on its websites that have temporarily brought down the GMwatch site and, now, threatens the Lobbywatch site.
In the face of all this, Jonathan continues to provide regular service on its four listserves, now accessible by request via email on editor (at) gmwatch (dot) eu
Supporting info
Utterly brilliant coverage on all GM related issues and the corporate interests promoting GM. Often quoted by mainstream media. A one-stop information source for all English speaking GM activists.