AWARDS

Go Overseas strives to help prospective volunteers identify those companies who work with the local community, offer services that don't undermine local efforts, and ethically interact with the people or animals they serve.

GVI was named the winners of the inaugural Go Overseas Community Choice Awards by the people who matter most - our vibrant community of travelers. Go Overseas hosts over 10,000 providers, but GVI's well-earned reviews helped our programs rise above the rest. We're thrilled to have been recognize as one of the best travel organizations in 2018 through this merit-based award.

As the leading resource for meaningful travel, GoAbroad presents annual awards recognizing Top Rated Organizations & Programs. The winners are selected based on the number and rating of reviews submitted from past participants. Our Under 18’s Spring Break Costa Rica Community Development came first in the category of Top Rated Youth Travel Programs of 2018.

The Global Youth Travel Awards recognise and showcase volunteer projects that stand out with an emphasis on sustainability, responsibility and best practice. This year's award for Outstanding Volunteer Project was awarded to our team in Luang Prabang, Laos, for their efforts in women's empowerment, community development and educational support.

The GoAbroad Innovation Awards acknowledges institutions, organizations, and individuals moving the conservation field forward, and commend leaders in the community for their efforts to go beyond the conventional. This award honors commitment to environmental conservation and/or sustainable community development projects through an organization’s programs and day-to-day operations. Nominees are assessed on overall impact, groundbreaking strategies, and integration of the message.

Volunteer Forever announces their Best Volunteer Abroad Programs annually, selected by using their database of 800 international volunteer organizations, 2,500 program reviews and 10,000 volunteer abroad fundraisers. They also take into consideration the history of each organisation to include the number of volunteer alumni and their 5 years of intensive interactions with programs over email, phone, and in-person meetings. GVI's programs received the award for the Best Volunteer Abroad Program for a second year in a row in 2018.

The Global Youth Travel Award looks to recognise and showcase volunteer projects that stand out with an emphasis on sustainability, responsibility and best practices. Our Women's Empowerment program in Cape Town has been short-listed amongst the top three contenders for this award in the Outstanding Volunteer Project category.

Our National Scholarship Programs (NSPs) have been selected as a finalist for the GoAbroad Innovation Awards in the category Innovation in Diversity. GVI runs NSPs in over 15 countries worldwide to enable and fund local nationals to participate in our programs and receive all relevant training. The NSPs are open to any local nationals aged 18 years or above. Chosen candidates will join a team of staff and international volunteers on one of the GVI hubs and take part in every aspect of program life.

Being GoAbroad Star Verified means that GVI is one of the organisations that GoAbroad has verified to help travellers feel more confident when selecting and applying for international programs featured on their site. Each verification, with the Star Verification being the highest level, has a different set of requirements to verify that providers are honest, sustainable, and most importantly, meaningful.

Volunteer Forever annually announces their Best Volunteer Abroad Programs, Organizations, & Projects by using their database of 800 international volunteer organizations; 2,500 program reviews; and 10,000 volunteer abroad fundraisers. They also take into consideration the history of each organization to include the number of volunteer alumni and their 5 years of intensive interactions with programs over email, phone, and in-person meetings. GVI's programs received the award for the Best Volunteer Abroad Programs!

Go Abroad annually announces their Top Rated Organizations & Programs. This is determined by participant reviews as a way to verify organizations and to get valuable feedback about program experiences, and to highlight exceptional organizations and programs.

GVI's Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa was awarded as the GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Program for the year of 2016.

Go Abroad annually announces their Top Rated Organizations & Programs. This is determined by participant reviews as a way to verify organizations and to get valuable feedback about program experiences, and to highlight exceptional organizations and programs.

GVI received a notable mention as a Top Rated Internship Organization of 2016.

Selected by public nomination, this award commends the diving operation and the dive leader the community felt demonstrated the highest level of dedication to establishing a culture of dive safety. Their participation in DAN (Divers Alert Network)activities, promotion and use of DAN Membership and products and their incorporation of DAN education programs and services has set them apart in the eye of the public.

GVI won the DAN Membership Award in 2014.

The Thailand Green Excellence Awards UK aims to honour and promote an organisation's dedication to conserve Thailand's natural and cultural resources and support sustainable tourism development together with the growing concern we all have for our planet. GVI received this award in 2013 after having made an outstanding contribution to growing Thailand as a sustainable destination.

Every year Go Abroad announces their Top Rated Organizations & Programs. These are determined by participant reviews, as a way to verify organizations, to get valuable feedback about program experiences, and to highlight exceptional organizations and programs. Our Marine Conservation and PADI Divemaster Internship in Mexico was recognized as coming in second in the category of Top Rated Internship Programs of 2018.

Go Overseas was started with the simple idea of creating a centralized website to provide the resources required for meaningful travel abroad. Volunteering abroad is a powerful experience because it allows travelers to go out, experience the world, and hopefully change it for the better in the process.

Go Overseas asks these volunteers to rate their volunteer program on five categories, too: Impact, Support, Fun, Value, and Safety. Based on those scores, GVI was named the Top Volunteer Abroad Providers of 2018 in the categories of Value, Safety & Support!

As the leading resource for meaningful travel, GoAbroad presents annual awards recognizing innovation in international education. The winners are selected by a prestigious and selective group of international educators known as the GoAbroad Innovations Academy. This award recognizes a student-created video that captures the true essence of an international education program. Videos should demonstrate highlights of the program, an understanding of global awareness, and active student participation. Our video, produced by one of our volunteers in Chiang Mai, was highlighted as a nominee for 'Innovative Student Video' in 2018.

Tutorful recently featured GVI as part of their ongoing mission to help generate awareness for the most awe-inspiring conservation projects around the world. Our wildlife conservation program was highlighted as the Best Volunteer Abroad Project for 2018, chosen from a list of hundreds of projects and being referred to as "a once in a lifetime experience".

Our innovative CEO, Steve Gwenin, has been invited to join the Innovations Academy, the group of influential leaders chosen to evaluate award nominees of the GoAbroad Innovation Awards. based on your outstanding commitment and contributions to the field of international education.

"You’ve been selected for this exciting role based on your outstanding commitment and contributions to the field of international education. We greatly value your experience and knowledge of cross-cultural programs and would be honored to welcome you as a member of the Academy." Megan Lee, Go Abroad Director, 2017

Go Abroad annually announces their Top Rated Organizations & Programs. This is determined by participant reviews as a way to verify organizations and to get valuable feedback about program experiences, and to highlight exceptional organizations and programs.

GVI received the GoAbroad Top International Internship award in 2017.

Go Abroad annually announces their Top Rated Organizations & Programs. This is determined by participant reviews as a way to verify organizations and to get valuable feedback about program experiences, and to highlight exceptional organizations and programs.

GVI received the GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Programs award in 2016.

Go Abroad annually announces their Top Rated Organizations & Programs. This is determined by participant reviews as a way to verify organizations and to get valuable feedback about program experiences, and to highlight exceptional organizations and programs.

GVI received the GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization award in 2016.

Go Abroad annually announces their Top Rated Organizations & Programs. This is determined by participant reviews as a way to verify organizations and to get valuable feedback about program experiences, and to highlight exceptional organizations and programs.

GVI's Under 18's Volunteer and Adventure Experience in Nepal was awarded as the GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program for the year of 2016.

GVI's Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica program was selected as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s ninth annual “50 Tours of a Lifetime,” and was featured in the May 2015 issue.

We were also listed on a special Tours of a Lifetime landing page on National Geographic Traveler’s award-winning website.

The Global Youth Travel Award looks to recognise and showcase volunteer projects that stand out with an emphasis on sustainability, responsibility and best practices. Our Volunteer Projects in Fiji received this award in 2013, “GVI Fiji employs a holistic approach to community support and development integrating local youth and international volunteer led programs to promote sustainable village infrastructure, educational enrichment, and environmentally conscious resource use".

Selected by public nomination, this award commends the diving operation and the dive leader the community felt demonstrated the highest level of dedication to establish-ing a culture of dive safety. Their participation in DAN (Divers Alert Network)activities, promotion and use of DAN Membership and products and their incorporation of DAN education programs and services has set them apart in the eye of the public.

“Simply put, Global Vision International provides exceptional dive training and the opportunity to use that training while supporting conservation initiatives. I have never met divers that are as competent, knowledgeable and safe as the staff at GVI.”
2012 DAN Member Choice Awards Nomination

The World Responsible Tourism Awards are a global search and celebration of the most inspiring and enduring responsible tourism experiences in the world. GVI won this award in the category, Best Volunteering Organisation, after showing the massive impact we make on the ground and how our volunteers' efforts make a sustainable difference.