Where and when is the event?
- Thursday, May 28, 2026
- The Carlu, 444 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4
- The event space is located on the 7th floor
What is the itinerary for the evening?
- 5:30 p.m.: Networking Reception
Mingle with Circle of Distinction past and present, enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres, and bid on exciting silent auction prizes.
- 7:00 p.m.: Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Enjoy an inspiring Awards Ceremony honouring our seven extraordinary award recipients with a sit-down dinner in the Concert Hall.
- 9:00 p.m.: After Party
Continue the celebration with music in a vibrant atmosphere while enjoying delicious dessert stations to close out the night.
What should I wear?
What is the best way of getting to The Carlu?
- The Carlu is located at the corner of Yonge and College Street.
- If you plan on driving into the city, please allow adequate time to find parking. If possible, we encourage guests to travel by public transit. College Station is less than a one-minute walk from the venue.
How do I access The Carlu elevators from inside the building?
- Enter The Carlu from the main entrance at 444 Yonge St.
- Head toward the main lobby.
- The elevators to the event space (7th floor) are located inside the lobby area—look for the elevator bank marked for upper floors.
- Take the elevator to the 7th floor event space.
- Friendly volunteers will be on the main level to help guide you.
Where can I park?
- Accessible via Bay Street or Gerrard St West
- Directions from the parking garage:
- Take elevators/stairs from parking garage to MARKET/SUBWAY LEVEL.
- Walk through the College Park Atrium & Foot Court, heading towards Yonge Street (in the direction of “Metro” or “Tim Hortons”).
- Go up the ESCALATOR.
- Take ELEVATOR (red circle in diagram) to the 7th floor.
Is the event accessible?
- We are committed to ensuring that all attendees have a comfortable and inclusive experience. If you have any accessibility concerns or require accommodations to fully participate in the event, please inform us directly so that we can make necessary arrangements. Please email Jacqueline Willis at JWillis@ywcatoronto.org with your accessibility needs.
What do I do when I arrive?
- If you do not know your table number, please go to Guest Registration Desk and give your table host name to one of our friendly staff or volunteers.
- If you know your table number, you do not need to register. You can bypass registration and enjoy drinks, bid on exciting silent auction prizes and participate in other fun activities. If you need help, our friendly volunteers are happy to assist you.
Is there a Coat Check?
- Yes, coat check is available.
What time will the Awards Ceremony start and end?
- The Awards Ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will end at approximately 9:00 p.m.
How do I participate in the Silent Auction?
- We will have an exciting online silent auction. Guests will receive an email with a link to register and start bidding on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. The silent auction will close on Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. We encourage all guests to pre-register and participate! All silent auction proceeds support women, girls, and gender diverse people in our programs.
How will I know if I have won a Silent Auction item?
- The winners will be notified at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026 via the email they entered into the online auction platform.
How can I pay for my Silent Auction item?
- All silent auction bidding is online. If you are the winning bidder of an item, the auction platform will send you a notification containing a link to your invoice page. Winning bidders can click the payment button to pay with a credit card, debit card, and more. You can pick up your prize after the Awards Ceremony until 10:00 p.m.
- If you are not attending the event, please email Jacqueline Willis at JWillis@ywcatoronto.org and she will coordinate a date/time for you to pick up your item from our Main Office at 87 Elm Street in downtown Toronto. If the item is in digital format, she will email it to you.
How can I donate to Create Change?
- Create Change donations can be made online during the event by scanning a QR Code or completing the printed donation card provided in your program book. Program books can be found on your table. Donations will be matched up to $50,000 by our extremely generous Create Change sponsor, so please give generously.