Women of Distinction Nomination Form 2025

A woman of distinction is an inspiration to others and has made a commitment to her community as a leader and a role-model. As a catalyst for change, she breaks new ground and old barriers. She shows vision, creativity, and initiative, and has improved the lives of those in Muskoka.

19th Women of Distinction Awards Gala
Saturday, March 8, 2025
International Women's Day
5:30 Cocktails/Silent Auction
6:30 Dinner/Awards
Hidden Valley Resort
Tickets: $175
Members Early Bird: $160
Note: Nominee must be aware and part of the nomination process before this nomination can be submitted. Thank you!

All nominees will be recognized. Award recipients will be publicly announced on February 7, 2025.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
1. Nominee must be a resident of Muskoka and has made or is making a significant contribution to Muskoka.
2. Nominees eligible for the Young Woman of Distinction Award are 30 years of age or under as of December 31, 2025.
3. Nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award are 55 years of age or older as of December 31, 2025 and has not been a Woman of Distinction award recipient within the past 10 years.
4. YWCA Muskoka staff, Board and their immediate family members are not eligible to be nominators or nominees.
5. Previous award nominees are eligible to be nominated, but previous award recipients are ineligible with the exception of the Lifetime Achievement award.
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PLEASE NOTE:
-One category per nominee.
-The committee reserves the right to re-assign the category of the nominee.
-A complimentary ticket is provided for each nominee and one guest. Attending the Gala is a criteria for all recipients.
-Nominations can be submitted by one individual.
-All nominees will be recognized. Award recipients will be publicly announced on February 7, 2025

2025 AWARD CATEGORIES:

Young Woman of Distinction
This young woman, 30 years of age or under, is making significant contributions to her school, community, and/or work place. She demonstrates innovation, leadership, and inspires others to follow her example.
Arts, Culture, and Creativity
This woman enriches lives through her contributions to the arts and cultural activities of Muskoka. She encourages creative, cultural and artistic expression and promotes the value of culture and the arts as integral to the community.
Health, Sports, and Wellness
This woman directs her energies to the well-being of people in her life and/or the Muskoka community. She promotes healthy lifestyles through her excellent leadership in fields relating to physical, spiritual, emotional, and/or social well-being.
Transforming Community
This woman is helping to build a strong community by making changes and advocating for a better quality of life. She strives to increase awareness and promote improvements in areas such as gender equality, social justice and peace, and/or the environment. She is an inspiration to others.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This woman achieves success in entrepreneurial endeavours, business, trades, and/or the professions in private, public, or not-for-profit organizations. The contributions she makes in her field provide significant and lasting benefit to her community.
Lifetime Achievement
This woman is 55 years of age or more has made a significant difference in the quality of life in her community. She responds to individual and societal needs with dedication, compassion, and courage.