Woman between the age of 16 and 30; making outstanding contributions to improving the lives of women and girls in their community
Since 1981, the YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards have acknowledged and celebrated more than 245 trailblazers, door openers, advocates and change-makers. These passionate and courageous women have dedicated their lives to issues that affect us all and are transforming the lives of women and girls in our community and around the world. Recipients of this highly distinguished Award represent every sector; business, education, social justice, advocacy, art, health, law, philanthropy and many more.