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2006 women of distinction awards

May 30, 2006

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.

2006 awards recipients

(click on a name to view bio)

Isabel Macdonald Bassett (Leadership in Public Life)
Trailblazer in the corridors of power

Kay Blair (Community Leadership)
Helping women help themselves

Pamela Cross (Legal Reform)
Making the law work for women & children

Bridget Perrier (Turning Point Award)
The power of one

Rosemary Speirs (Civic Engagement)
A woman's place is in the house - of commons

Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko (Young Woman of Distinction)
Breaking gender stereotypes in math & science

Florence Wong (Health & Well-Being)
Expanding the accessibility of Health & Well-Being

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