Annabel Slaight, C.M., O.Ont.
Roches Point, Ontario
Annabel Slaight has devoted her career to opening children’s hearts and minds to the wonders of the world around them. One of Canada’s pioneers in children’s publishing, she co-founded OWL, Chickadee and Chirp magazines and, through them, encouraged a love of science and the natural world among countless readers. She has also contributed to the creation of innovative screen-based programming for young Canadians as president of the OWL Centre for Children’s Film and Television, and currently gives generously of her time to watershed conservation initiatives.