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VEGAN HALL OF FAME

The progress of veganism from a common ideal shared by a few farsighted individuals to a worldwide movement with ever growing numbers and influence, is due to the efforts of many dedicated people since the formation of The Vegan Society in 1944.

Once started, the ideals of the founders of The Vegan Society were taken up by others eager to see a change in how we view the animals with whom we share this planet and who realised that a return to a plant-based diet would be of great benefit to people, animals and the environment. Over the decades since 1944, we’ve seen many individuals go above and beyond the call of duty to advance our vision of a world based on compassion for all life.

Through thick and thin, war and peace, good times and bad times, and against massive opposition from vested interests, The Vegan Society, and veganism, continued to grow and flourish thanks to the determination of these unique individuals. We are proud of them and grateful to them. They are saluted and commemorated in our Gone But Not Forgotten section.

As we go forward into the future, we do so with the support of many eminent people. From nutritionists and scientists, to actors and poets, our Honorary Patrons are the unique individuals of our time without whose efforts neither The Vegan Society nor veganism would be growing in influence at the rate it is today. Our Alive and Kicking section salutes and celebrates today’s Vegan Society movers and shakers.

We also acknowledge the contributions of the many thousands of anonymous individuals, past and present, who have made their own modest but valuable contributions simply by living a vegan way of life. As with every progressive movement, although there are always outstanding individuals whose contribution deserves special mention, it is the contribution of each and every vegan that keeps our ideal growing and progressing.

This section of the website is dedicated to all vegans, whenever and wherever.