Thank you for visiting our achievements page, where we share the awards and recognition we have received for our work in orienteering and fitness. We are very happy and grateful to share these achievements with you, as they show our efforts, passion, and quality in what we do.
Dorothy Penner Inducted into the Orienteering Canada Hall of Fame 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Dorothy Penner, a dedicated member of the Edmonton Overlanders Orienteering Club, has been inducted into the Orienteering Canada Hall of Fame under the Coaching Leadership category. This prestigious recognition highlights Dorothy’s exceptional contributions to the sport and her unwavering commitment to nurturing and developing orienteering talent in Canada. Congratulations, Dorothy!
We are thrilled to announce that we won three additional awards for our programs in 2024!
From Acquisition International:
Most Enriching Children’s & Youth Outdoor Adventure Organization 2024 – Alberta
Community Votes Edmonton (two awards):
Gold in Family Recreation Category & Top Pick in Youth Sports & Recreation
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We are thrilled to announce that we won three awards for our programs in 2023.
The Practice Award for best outdoor play program in Canada in 2023, given by Outdoor Play Canada, a national network of leaders and organizations working together to galvanize an outdoor play movement across Canada. This award honors our head coach, Dorothy Penner, who has been instrumental in creating and delivering our fun and challenging activities. Dorothy has shown outstanding leadership, creativity, and dedication in promoting outdoor play and physical literacy among children and families. You can learn more about this award on the Outdoor Play Canada website by clicking here.
The Best Children’s Outdoor Pursuits & Fitness Programme 2023 – Western Canada award from Acquisition International, a leading global business magazine. This award recognizes our excellence and innovation in providing orienteering and fitness programs for children and families in Edmonton and beyond. You can read more about our award and our program on the Acquisition International website by clicking here.
The GHP Fitness and Nutrition award for Best Children’s Outdoor Pursuits & Fitness Programme 2023 – Western Canada. This award is given by Global Health and Pharma, a leading global health and wellness publication. This award recognizes our excellence and innovation in providing orienteering and fitness programs for children and families in Edmonton and beyond. You can read more about our award and our program on the GHP website by clicking here.
