This nomination comes straight from the heart. Marie Abanga embodies truth, and her ability and calling to name the unamed (for example, invisible disabilities, mental health and wellness) needs to be celebrated and NAMED!! Her realness, commitment to honesty and heart-centred naming of injustice is, in a word, transformative. Her commitment to re-commiting and reminding all of us that self care is part of caring for the world is a gift; hers is a voice to nourish and to hear and uplift.
