Ziga asked me to say something about him in two or three sentences, but tha’ts not possible, so to compromise I’m going to use long ones…I met in him in October, 2003 at the Salzburg Seminar, a meeting of academics from all over the world; Ziga was the youngest and by far the most dynamic. Already he has done more good work than most people do in a lifetime, and he continues to amaze me with his unending dedication to youth. He is also a trusted friend who welcomed me into his family and showed me a part of the world I might otherwise not have seen; in America, the ultimate compliment is to call someone “a gentleman and a scholar”–those words embody Ziga.
Beverly Mire
He is a man of considerable initiative, putting together one of the strongest delegations to the 2nd World Congress of Youth which included young reporters, young environmental activists, and perhaps the most impressive cultural contribution to the Congress. He also chaired the main Plenary of the Congress with dignity, sensitivity and understanding. I have no hesitation in recommending him for what ever role or job he decides to pursue.
David R. Woollcombe, President Peace Child International, 24. november 2003
Žiga je oseba s katero ni nikoli dolgčas, saj je poln domiselnih idej, kljub vsemu znanju in inteligenci zna biti tudi navihan in otroško razposajen, silno dostopen in preprost. Vedno v akciji, na lovu za raznoraznimi znanji in življenjskimi izkušnjami, a mu ne zmanjka časa za prijatelje, katerim je vedno pripravljen pomagati. Vesela sva, da smo se spoznali. Poleg vsega pa za intelektualca še kar dobro pleše 
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Anita in Aljoša Hribar, prijatelja
“Ziga always reminds me of sunshine in spring; warm, happy and energising. His presence would make even the dullest of places and people sping to life. I consider myself luckey to have him as my friend.”
Proffesor Manisha Serat, media consultant, researcher, writer and trainer, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India
Pri Žigu mi je najbolj všeč njegova proaktivnost in samoodgovornost – dve lastnosti, ki ga bosta v življenju pripeljali daleč. Še bolj pa cenim njegovo širino (zna videti gozd, ko drugi gledajo posamezna drevesa) in sposobnost drugačnega načina razmišljanja (out of the box) – kvaliteti uspešnega voditelja sodobnega časa.
Janez Žezlina
We value Žiga Vavpotič`s contribution to the growth and development of EcoVentures International. His experience in the international development field, especially in terms of youth development, has been an invaluable resource. His personal energy and commitment have, and will continue to, assist in the growth EcoVentures International and development of the sustainable microenterprise and environmental entrepreneurship sector.
Margie Brand, Founder & Executive Director EcoVentures International, 17. marec 2004
It is a great pleasure for us to recommend Žiga since he is a responsible young person with a great gift for organisation for example he has been an outstanding class president for a year and a half. He is very communicative person who manages different activities with the necessary skills. He often takes part in the events outside the school programme and later informs his school mates about it. He has been very successful during the project week last year when working on the task and helping organise it. He has experiences at home and abroad.
Janez Šuštaršič, Headmaster Gimnazija Bežigrad, 15. januar 2001
Žiga presented Project YES 2002 to us. We find it very interesting and we are certain that it would offer an excellent experience for Slovenia therefore we support Žiga`s participation. We suggest that Žiga Vavpotič acts as the representative of our institution. We warmly recommend him.
Brane Golubovič, Deputy Director Ministry of Education, science and Sport, 9. maj 2002
I have no doubt that Žiga will one day play a major role in Slovenian affairs. I would not be surprised if he were to emerge in the future as foreign, educatino, or even prime minister. At 20, he already has a distinguished resume that would be the envy of people ten years older.
Reynold Feldman, President Wisdom Factors International Hawaii, 24. november 2003
He is a young peson, industrious, with a desire for a knowledge, with perfect organizational abilities and with an incredibly positive relationship to human being and his surroundings.
Miran Nikolić, President Mensa Slovenija, 8. maj 2002
As a very persistent and coherent personality he represented to his mates an example of personal strength to be followed.
Alenka Aškerc Miklen, National Co-ordinator ASPnet and Principal Ciril Kosmač Primary School, 12. januar 2001
We are very greateful for Žiga and his speech since it seemed to appeal to many people in the audience. After his speech many of the students were intrested in talking to him personally to get more ideas and a new look at life.
Kaidi-Kerli Karner, Member of the board Versus Tiim, 2.november 2004
“Žiga je mladostno zagnan, poln presenetljivih idej, a včasih prehiteva samega sebe. Ko se bo ujel, bo postal še velik mož.”
Mirjam Bevc Perressuti, urednica OMP RA S
“Mladenič, ki je zelo profesionalno naravnan, z izjemnim občutkom do sogovornika, po svoje pa z izjemno intiligenco in veliko srčno kulturo. To je Žiga, naš prijatelj, radi ga imamo! Suzana in Nikola Nikiforovi
Žiga je moj… , ki me vsak dan preseneti s svojo pozornostjo, prijaznostjo, odkritosrčnostjo in ljubkostjo. Preprosto z dejstvom, da je pripravljen narediti zame vse. Hkrati pa je neverjetno vesten. Vedno ima v glavi kakšno novo idejo oziroma zamisel, kako kaj izboljšati. Močno verjamem vanj in v to, da bo vsekakor v življenju pustil sled.
Monika Bizjak, moja princeska
Ziga is a dear friend. We met long years ago, when we were children. Suddenly, he grew into this amazing person, who did unbelievable things, important for the future, for his career, for the world and for the people, yet in his heart the childhood joy remained. I have always been proud of him for doing what others did not dare, for speaking out to the world and for reminding us no matter how old or young, rich or poor, experienced or not, we can all reach for the stars. I bow to his boldness, sensitivity, youthful joy, intelligence, and most of all, his big heart. He never ceases to surprise me. And he always does it in the most positive way. And I think he has the longest, most colourful CV ever.
Romana Furlan, English teacher, friend
Žiga je vedno poln idej in zamisli, visokih ciljev v življenju. Kljub njegovi mladosti ima razmišljanje odraslega. Srce in duša sta dobrohotna, vedno je pripravljen pomagati
Irma in Tomaž Bizjak
Žiga je bil že kot otrok zelo zvedal in vztrajen. Z leti je pridobil veliko izkušenj na potovanjih, kjer se je kot najstnik srečeval s pomembnimi ljudmi, ki so ga poslušali, on pa je od njih črpal najrazličnejše modrosti. Je človek poln ustvarjalnih idej, pripravljen delati v teamu, se drži dogovorov in zanj verjamem, da bo v življenju uspel.
Bojan Vavpotič, oče, arhitekt, podjetnik
Ne poznava se dolgo, pa vendar dovolj dolgo, da sem v Žigovi družbi uspela “nalesti se” tega virusa entuzijazma in močne volje do življenja, ki je njega očitno že do popolnosti “zastrupil”. Upam, da mu nikoli ne vbrizgajo protistrupa.
Saša Gerčar
»Žigo Vavpotiča poznam že nekaj let in iskreno lahko rečem, da je eden najbolj sposobnih ljudi, kar jih poznam. Če sem bolj specifičen, ne poznam prav nobenega, ki bi v osebnem in poslovnem smislu dosegel tako veliko pri teh letih, kot je dosegel on. Pri njemu najbolj spoštujem dejstvo, da si resnično želi pomagati ljudem po vsem svetu in je v svojem dosedanjem delovanju že vidno polepšal svet – to je pa nekaj, kar šteje največ! Poleg tega mi je pri njemu zelo všeč, ker se trdno drži načela “misli globalno, deluj lokalno” ter ima tako veliko poslovnih partnerjev in prijateljev širom po svetu, njegove ambicije in velikopotezni načrti pa se ne končajo v Sloveniji ali Evropi, temveč zajemajo celoten svet. Žiga je zelo topla in prijetna osebnost, ki vedno išče “win – win“ situacije, zato je biti v njegovi družbi ali poslovati z njim res prijetno in produktivno. Nobenega dvoma ni, da bo Žiga ena največjih osebnosti tega stoletja. Zelo sem vesel, da ga poznam in lahko sodelujem z njim.«
Blaž Kos, podjetnik, svetovalec, projektni manager, www.daimonion.si
Žiga je iznajdljiv, inovativen, poln idej in rojen organizator. Malenkost preveč je nepotrpežljiv, drugače pa je super brat.
Kaja
Talent, to je želja nekaj narediti! In Žiga ga ima v vseh pogledih, obilo! Prebroditi zna še tako hude valove, vetrove in neurja medtem, ko njegove vrstnike v večini enaki valovi in vetrovi v glavnem le premetavajo. Zna gledati in videti dlje! Med drugim je človek, ki te preprosto zna prepričati, da obstajajo vedno nova vrata, ko se stara zaprejo ter samo čakajo, da jih odpreš. V kratkem času je postal moj poseben prijatelj in mi na nek način spremenil tok življenja že s tem, da je postal del mojega življenja. In naj ob koncu komentiram še mnenje njegove kolegice, radijske urednice, ki pravi, da Žiga včasih prehiteva samega sebe. Moje mnenje je nasprotno: »Žiga niti slučajno ne prehiteva samega sebe, pač pa vsi drugi krepko zaostajajo za njim!«
Vita Mavrič, prijateljica in umetnica
“Ziga Vavpotic is one of those rare individuals who inspires people to greatness. He is compassionate and deeply committed to addressing development issues and supporting young people as local, national and global leaders. I have been able to connect with Ziga at International events including the Youth Employment Summit in Egypt and the World Youth Congress in Scotland and recommended him to take part in Microsoft’s Information Worker Board of the Future. In each of the contexts that I have worked with Ziga, he stands out as someone who enables people and contributes visionary ideas for the future.”
Jennifer Corriero, TakingITGlobal
“Žiga poznam in spremljam njegov osebnostni in strokovni razvoj že od njegovih dijaških let. Z njim tudi odlično poslovno sodelujem. V njem vidim vse pozitivne lastnosti mladih ljudi, ki so sposobni spreminjati svet na bolje. Želim si, da bi bilo takih Žigcev na svetu še več, ker bi tako lahko bolj optimistično gledali v prihodnost.”
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