Ana Ganza

 

Who is Ana?

Ana Ganza, mother of three sons; Ivan, Marko & Petar. A poet, dedicated educator and charity worker. She is a very prominent and prolific Croatian living outside of her homeland. Born in Croatia, lives in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She teaches Theology, Religion, English and Accounting at the high school level. Ana has written a number of books, most notably Journey of Hope - Authorized by Mother Teresa, Forever Living Past and Old Hearth (Ognjiste Staro). Her verses have been acclaimed throughout North America and Europe. She also presents on motivational topics addressing Religion and Spirituality; in particular her experience with the late Mother Teresa.

Awards

"CIVIC AWARD OF RECOGNITION", by the Members of Council and residents of the City of Mississauga, 1993

"CANADA'S BIRTHDAY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" by the Metropolitan Toronto and District Canada Day Committee, 1994

"EDITORS CHOICE AWARD" for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, by the National Library of Poetry, USA, 1996

"SERVICE AWARD" for ten years of dedication and commitment to Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board, Mississauga, 1995

"CERTIFICATE OF MERIT" for Outstanding Lyric Writing, by Talent and Associated Companies, USA, 1996

"WOMEN ON THE MOVE - THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD NOMINEE, The Toronto Star, Toronto, 1996

"EDITORS CHOICE AWARD" for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, by the National Library of Poetry , USA, 1997

Picture of Award which reads: Civic Award of Recognition. Presented to Ana Ganza for 10 years of community service. For the previous 10 years, you have assisted our community in many different ways. Considering the well-being of others, you have helped organize food drives, as well as a various events to raise money for local charities. Also very involved with the Croatian community, your initiative was integral in introducing the Croatian language into the Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic School Board as an international credit course. Your dedication to the community is commendable. On behalf of the members of Council and residents of the City of Mississauga, congratulations. Mayor Hazel McCallion. December 1, 1993.

Picture of Award which reads: Editor's Choice Award. Presented to Ana Ganza for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry. Presented By The National Libray of Poetry. 1996. Cynthia Stevens, Editor. Caroline Sullivan, Editor.

Picture of Award which reads: This will Certify that Ana Ganza is a member in good standing International Society of Poets and has attained the Distinction Distinguished Member will all the privileges accorded thereto and is recognized for support of the Society's principles of Peace - Education - Accomplishment - Charity - Equality. Elizabeth Barnes, President.

Picture of Award which reads: Canada's Birthday Achievement Award. This is to recognize that Ana Ganza has contributed unselfishly to the betterment of our great country Canada. It gives the Metropolitan Toronto and District Canada Day Committee a great deal of pleasure in presenting to you this award as a token of appreciation and of high regard in which you are held by this Committee and by your fellow Canadians. Dated at Toronto this 28th day of June, 1991. Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, Chairman.