YWCA TORONTO
2025 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS GALA

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Road, Toronto ON M6K 3C3
5:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Join us for the 44th YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards Gala at the historic Liberty Grand.

Together, we will honour and celebrate the achievements of remarkable women and gender diverse individuals while raising essential funds for women, girls and gender diverse people in our city.


Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale!

 

Early Bird Ticket $195.00. Available until April 25th.
Note: Early Bird Tickets do not include reserved seating. A partial tax receipt will be issued.
Click here to purchase your Early Bird tickets or to make a donation

Act Fast! Limited number of tickets available.


Event Highlights

 

NETWORKING RECEPTION AND SILENT AUCTION
5:30 P.M.

  • Guests arrive for a pre-Awards Ceremony Reception in the Liberty Grand’s elegant Artifacts Room.
  • Meet and mingle with Women of Distinction past and present.
  • Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres, and bid on exciting silent auction prizes.

AWARDS CEREMONY & DINNER
7:00 P.M.

  • New this year: Experience an intimate sit-down dinner in the Governors Room, a comfortable setting to engage with guests and be inspired by the Awards Ceremony honouring extraordinary individuals.

CLOSING & SILENT AUCTION PICK UP
9:30 P.M.

  • Continue networking, mingling and celebrating.
  • Collect your winning bids from the Silent Auction close-out desk.

 

Do not miss out on this extraordinary evening. Reserve your spot early to ensure you are part of this memorable celebration.
Get your early bird tickets today!

Watch our event highlight video for a glimpse of this incredible evening of celebration, inspiration and hope. Highlighting our 2024 award recipients, and the impact of your support, we are sure this video will excite you for what is to come at #YWCAWOD2025!


Interested in purchasing a table at the YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards?

 

TABLE OPTIONS:

Turning Points Partner / Corporate Table: $7,000

  • Branded table of 10 includes an intimate dinner with reserved seating and recognition.
  • Partial tax receipt of $5,750 will be issued.

 

Community Supporter Table: $4,000

  • Branded table of 10 includes an intimate dinner with reserved seating and recognition. Only eligible for not-for-profit groups and individuals.
  • Partial tax receipt of $2,430 will be issued.

 

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

ABOUT THE WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS

For over 40 years, YWCA Toronto has applauded the remarkable lives and work of women through our Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. They are your colleagues, teachers, friends, mentors and neighbours. Women of Distinction 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 celebrates extraordinary women who advance gender equity in a range of areas such as business, education, social justice, advocacy, health, arts, philanthropy and more.

For more information or to purchase a table or to make a donation, please contact:
Anna Borges, Manager of Events & Volunteers
ABorges@ywcatoronto.org | 416-961-8101 ext 365

To purchase tickets, please contact:
Jacqueline Willis, Event and Stewardship Officer
JWillis@ywcatoronto.org | 416-961-8101 ext 357

For corporate sponsorships information, please contact:
Faith Feingold, Head of Major Gifts
FFeingold@ywcatoronto.org | 416-961-8101 ext 365

Women of Distinction: Buy Tickets

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2024 Awards Gala - two women on stage

Awards Gala Video

Watch a video of the 2024 Awards Gala Ceremony.

2024 Women of Distinction Image Gallery

Image Gallery

View images of our 2024 Awards Gala.

two women holding award

Alumnae

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 at jwillis@ywcatoronto.org.