Where and when is the event?
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Road, Toronto Ontario M6K 3C3. View location on map here.
What is the itinerary for the evening?
- Networking Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Mingle with Women of Distinction past and present, enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres, and bid on exciting silent auction prizes in the Artifacts Room.
- Awards Ceremony & Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy an inspiring Awards Ceremony honouring our six extraordinary award recipients with a sit-down dinner in the Governor’s Room.
- Closing: 9:30 p.m.
Continue networking, mingling, and celebrating.
What should I wear?
Where can I park?
- On-site parking is available. Please note that the parking lot does not accept cash or credit card. You will need to download the Green P app to pay for parking.
Is the event accessible?
- We are committed to ensuring that all attendees have a comfortable and inclusive experience. If you have any accessibility concerns or require accommodations to fully participate in the event, please inform us directly so that we can make necessary arrangements. Please email Jacqueline Willis at JWillis@ywcatoronto.org with your accessibility needs.
Where does the Awards Ceremony take place?
- The Awards Ceremony takes place in the Governor’s Room.
What do I do when I arrive?
- If you do not know your table number, please go to YWCA Toronto's 2025 Women of Distinction Awards Guest Registration Desk and give your table host name to one of our friendly staff or volunteers.
- If you know your table number, you do not need to register. You can head over to the Artifacts Room to enjoy drinks, bid on exciting silent auction prizes and participate in other fun activities. If you need help, our friendly volunteers are happy to assist you.
Is there a Coat Check?
- Yes, coat check is located downstairs in the foyer.
When is dinner served?
- A sit-down dinner in the ballroom will be served at 7:00 p.m. during the awards ceremony.
What time will the Awards Ceremony start and end?
- The Awards Ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will end at approximately 9:30 p.m.
How do I participate in the Silent Auction?
- We will have an exciting online silent auction. Guests will receive an email with a link to register and start bidding on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. The Silent Auction will close on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00 p.m. We encourage all guests to pre-register and participate! All silent auction proceeds support women, girls, and gender diverse people in our programs.
How will I know if I have won a Silent Auction item?
- The winners will be notified at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 via the email they entered into the online auction platform.
How can I pay for my Silent Auction item?
- All silent auction bidding is happening online. If you are the winning bidder of the item, the auction platform will send you a notification containing a link to your invoice page. Winning bidders can click the payment button to pay with a credit card, debit card, and more. You can pick up your prize after the Awards Ceremony until 10:00 p.m. in the Artifacts Room.
- If you are not attending the event, please email Jacqueline Willis at JWillis@ywcatoronto.org and she will coordinate a date/time for you to pick up your item from our Main Office at 87 Elm Street in downtown Toronto. If the item is in digital format, she will email it to you.
How can I donate to Create Change?
- Create Change donations can be made online during the event by scanning a QR Code or completing the printed donation card provided in your program book. Program books can be found on your table. Donations will be matched up to $50,000 by our extremely generous Create Change sponsor, so please give generously.
Is there an ATM nearby?
- There is an ATM Machine located on-site.