Global Woman of Vision Award Presented to
Dr. Glenda Hanna


Glenda Hanna, Ph.D., founder of YouthSafe Outdoors, was presented the Global Woman of Vision Award in 2003 for creating, nurturing and seeing this outstanding initiative to fruition.

Annually, twelve women are selected by the Global Woman of Vision Review Board from all the nominations received, and each nominee's work and lifetime achievements undergo in-depth investigation prior to the award being presented. Key criteria for selection include the degree to which the individual provides an inspiring example of a woman who has:

• had a bold vision of something that could provide a positive benefit to the community,
  
• believed steadfastly in herself and the initiative she has created,
  
• done the hard work day-by-day, overcoming significant obstacles along the way, to make it happen, and
  
• ultimately made a significant, beneficial impact on the community.
  

The Global Woman of Vision Board agreed that Dr. Hanna's efforts to encourage and promote healthy, safe outdoor activities for youth and safety on school field trips through the YouthSafe Outdoors initiative were worthy of such recognition. The fact that the three year project led to about eighty percent of the school jurisdictions in Alberta adopting and distributing YouthSafe Outdoors resources to all of their schools, speaks highly to the tremendous impact the project has had in the province.