THANK YOU
for an evening of celebration, inspiration and impact:
2026 YWCA Toronto Distinction Awards

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, 550 guests joined us at The Carlu to honour the work of our remarkable Distinction Award recipients. The 45th YWCA Distinction Awards raised nearly $475,000. These funds will help transform the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people in Toronto.

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, table and ticket purchasers, silent auction donors and volunteers for your generosity.

None of YWCA Toronto’s life-saving work is possible without committed people like you. When you help women, girls and gender diverse individuals flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, enhance skills and build towards better futures, you help create a stronger community for all of us.

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ABOUT THE YWCA TORONTO DISTINCTION AWARDS

For 45 years, YWCA Toronto has celebrated the remarkable lives and work of changemakers in our community. They are your colleagues, teachers, friends, mentors, and neighbours. The award recipients are visionaries committed to creating a place at the table for women, girls and gender diverse people and shattering glass ceilings. Each year, YWCA Toronto recognizes extraordinary women and gender diverse people who advance gender equity in a range of areas such as business, education, social justice, advocacy, arts, health, philanthropy and more.

For more information, please contact:
Anna Borges, Manager of Events & Volunteers
ABorges@ywcatoronto.org | 416-961-8101 ext 365

2026 Recipients

Award Recipients

Meet the 2026 Distinction Award Recipients.

2025 Women of Distinction - three smiling women in front of YWCA Toronto logo step and repeat

Image Gallery

View images of our 2025 Awards.

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Alum

Help us grow our Distinction Fund in honour of our Circle of Distinction members.

Contact Us


For more information, contact:
Jacqueline Willis, Event and Stewardship Officer
JWillis@ywcatoronto.org