These Gen Alpha activists are transforming farm animal advocacy through social media, earning recognition in the Pro Animal Awards competition.
Meet the next generation of changemakers reshaping the future for farm animals. Working alongside Genesis Butler—one of the world’s most influential young environmental and animal rights advocates—the inaugural Pro Animal Awards competition spotlights eight groundbreaking activists from nine countries. Organized by Pollution Studios in collaboration with Farm Sanctuary and The Pollination Project, this initiative empowers Gen Alpha leaders (ages 13-19) to use social media as a tool for global change. Winners receive grants, mentorships, nonprofit partnerships, and more to amplify their activism. Let’s dive into their inspiring projects!
Inaugural Pro Animal Awards Winners
Gold Winner: Jessica Walker, 17 (Winnipeg, Canada)
Founder of Little Red Barn Sanctuary, Jessica bridges the gap between the food we eat and the sentient beings behind it. Through social media, she shares stories of her sanctuary’s residents, helping viewers understand that farm animals are individuals deserving love and respect. Jessica’s reels and posts have inspired many to leave animals off their plates.
Silver Winner: Brunna Sachs, 15 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Brunna uses humor, irony, and hard-hitting facts to expose animal exploitation. Her engaging posts educate and inspire followers to think critically about their actions toward animals. By partnering with NGOs and fellow activists, Brunna amplifies her advocacy for a cruelty-free world.
Silver Winner: Lily Carrington, 19 (Hamilton, New Zealand)
From impactful TikToks to organizing Waikato Animal Save, Lily dedicates every day to helping animals. Her heartfelt content highlights the realities of factory farming and shares stories of rescued animals, urging viewers to embrace veganism and activism.
Bronze Winners: Anna Kyselá & Zvířecí Osudy, 19 & 17 (Třebíč, Czechia)
Anna and Zvířecí tackle factory farming through investigations and viral campaigns. Their hidden-camera footage has uncovered abuse in 86 dairy farms, leading to legal action. They also organize events and plan to create a documentary exposing the dairy and meat industries.
Bronze Winner: Manish Muthukumar, 18 (Tiruchirappalli, India)
Co-founder of Cloud Nine Foods, Manish uses his vegan bakery to promote plant-based living. Through Instagram, he shares recipes, live discussions, and awareness campaigns, proving that a cruelty-free lifestyle can be as sweet as a cupcake.
Bronze Winner: VeganEvan LeFevre, 14 (Melbourne, FL)
A dedicated activist, VeganEvan shares live videos from protests, vigils, and disruptions to raise awareness about animal cruelty. He also hosts Q&A sessions, promotes vegan products, and demonstrates compassionate cooking through engaging content.
Fan Voting Award: Chloé Sawyer, 13 (Montreal, Canada)
Chloé inspires global action by connecting animal agriculture to climate change and social justice. Fluent in English and French, she combines peaceful outreach, protests, and creative campaigns to encourage others to adopt plant-based lifestyles.
These Gen Alpha activists prove that the future of animal advocacy is in powerful hands. Keep an eye on their journeys as they continue to drive change and inspire compassion worldwide. And visit ProAnimalAwards.com for more information on the awards.
