Lindsay Hyde (born 1982) is the founder and President of Strong Women, Strong Girls, Inc. (SWSG), a Massachusetts-based not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk girls in grades 3-5 build positive self-esteem and skills.
She was named one of Glamour Magazine's "Top Ten College Women" in 2003 ([1]).
[3][permanent dead link] She also received the National Grand Prize Re-Act Take Action Award ([4]).
In June 2006, she received the Samuel S. Beard Award for Greatest Public Service by an Individual 35 Years or Under ([5]).
In past years, the award has recognized individuals such as Lance Armstrong, Faith Hill, Sally Ride, Steven Jobs, Max Cleland and Peyton Manning.