Nominations for the 46th YWCA Toronto Distinction Awards are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination! The nomination period is now officially closed. We look forward to reviewing all submissions and celebrating the next cohort of exceptional award recipients at YWCA Toronto's Distinction Awards on May 13, 2027, at The Carlu.
YWCA Toronto Distinction Awards celebrates trailblazers, feminist role models and champions who challenge systems of power, advocate for women, children and gender diverse people, and create opportunities for them to grow and succeed. These visionary women and gender diverse individuals, are making real, positive change in our communities and beyond.
Since 1981, YWCA Toronto has been honouring and celebrating changemakers in our city who are committed to creating a more just, inclusive and equitable world for women, girls and gender diverse people. From across multiple fields of expertise such as business, education, social justice, advocacy, arts, health, and philanthropy, our distinction award recipients have championed gender equity by building spaces where every voice matters.
Here are a few of our outstanding award recipients from the past 45 years: Zanana Akande, Margaret Atwood, The Honourable Jean Augustine, Willa Black, Sherry Brydson, Kiki Delaney, Denise Dwyer, Janice Fukakusa, The Honourable Roberta Jamieson, The Honourable Margaret N. McCain, Deepa Mehta, Reeta Roy, June Rowlands, Connie Walker and The Honourable Hilary M. Weston.
Learn more about the 2026 Award Recipients and other alumnae.
SAVE THE DATE!
The 46th YWCA Toronto Distinction Awards will take place on May 13, 2027 at The Carlu.
For more information, contact Jacqueline Willis, Event and Stewardship Officer at jwillis@ywcatoronto.org.