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2008 women of distinction awards

June 3, 2008

The Annual YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards pay tribute to the contributions women make to the life of the city, and in particular their commitment to improving the lives of women and girls.

2008 awards recipients

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• Mary Aitken (Entrepreneurship)
• Zahra Dhanani (Social Change)
• Ayan Hersi (Young Woman of Distinction)
• Deepa Mehta (President's Award)
• Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Communications)
• Fran Odette (Access & Equity)
• Rose Patten (Corporate Leadership)
• Kelly Thornton (Arts & Letters)

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