2025 Women of Distinction Awards
Celebrate the Remarkable Women in Cambridge
Nominations for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards Are Now Open!
We’re shining a light on the everyday amazing things that women, girls, and gender-diverse folks do to create positive change in the world around them.
These trailblazers in our community demonstrate how small acts can create a big impact.
Recognizing trailblazers in our community.
This event is all about acknowledging multifaceted contributions from our community and leaders with distinct perspectives.
Women of Distinction are paving the way for future change in our city. They work to inspire, lead, and create a positive impact. And we can’t help but stand up and take notice.
The 2025 Women of Distinction Awards will once again celebrate nominees’ unique journeys and impacts, rather than boxing their diverse experiences into categories.
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
We’ll award four Women of Distinction awards, in addition to three special award categories:
Young Trailblazer Award (25 and under)
Lifetime Achievement Award (55 plus)
President’s Award
DETAILS & ELIGIBILITY
A Woman of Distinction has made a commitment to, and a significant difference in, their community by showing vision, creativity and initiative. They may have:
- Been a role model and inspired others through their leadership
- Broken new ground or old barriers, and been an agent for change
- Participated actively as a volunteer
- Made an impact in their chosen field or endeavour
- Assisted others to be successful in their achievements and/or pandemic response
- Inspired and encouraged women to take part in shaping the future of their own lives and their communities
- Shown an innovative approach to challenges facing women, girls and gender diverse individuals and the wider community
To be eligible to receive a YWCA Cambridge Woman of Distinction Award nominees must:
- Make their contribution and/or live in the Cambridge and North Dumfries areas
- Not be a previous award winner
- Not be a current member of the YWCA Cambridge Board of Directors or employee of YWCA Cambridge
The Latest News
Every year, the most recent Women of Distinction award recipients join an exclusive community that celebrates together, supports each other, and contributes to social change.
As a member of the Circle of Distinction, you receive invitations to special networking and social events, plus early access to register for YWCA Cambridge community events!
Partnership Opportunities
Your brand can help recognize women’s achievements and support our community by joining in the celebration. What better way to create the change you want to see in the world?
Partnering with us brings your organization into the spotlight, offering a unique opportunity to connect with leaders and changemakers. But more than anything, your support fuels our shared mission for gender equity.
At this event, you can demonstrate your brand’s belief in the power of every woman, girl, and gender-diverse individual to make a mark on the world. This is your invitation to celebrate their stories with us.
From hosting and hospitality packages to category sponsorship, we will work with you to create a partnership that meets your goals.
