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2004 women of distinction awards

May 20, 2004

The Annual YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction awards pay tribute to the contributions women make to the life of the city, and in particular their commitment to improving the lives of women and girls.

2004 awards recipients

(click on a name to view bio)

Josephine Altilia (Volunteerism)
Executive Director, Literature for Life
Helping young moms open doors by opening books

Dr. Sheela Basrur (Health)
Chief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Public Health Division
Calm in the eye of the storm: building good public health through women's health

Michelle Dagnino (Young Woman of Distinction)
First Year Law Student Osgoode Hall
Calling Hip Hop on its misogyny

Debbie Douglas (Social Action/Justice)
Executive Director, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Making good on Toronto's promise of Diversity

Myrna Mather (Education)
Reforming education, making leaders out of "Principals' helpers"

Adeena Niazi (Global Action for Women's Rights)
Executive Director, Afghan Women's Organization
Fighting for Afghan women's rights in Kabul and Toronto

Alison Youngman (Business & Professions)
Senior Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP
A Legal Trailblazer for Women and Mothers

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