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Seven Women Named 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Award Recipients

by Rosalind Gunn | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog, News, Women of Distinction

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario –  YWCA Cambridge honoured 24 Women of Distinction nominees at the 31st annual Women of Distinction Awards gala last night held at Whistle Bear Golf Club and hosted by 91.5 The Beat’s Kat Callaghan, seven women taking home an award: Women of...

Nominees for the 2025 YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction Awards Announced

by Rosalind Gunn | May 3, 2025 | News, Women of Distinction

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario – YWCA Cambridge is thrilled to  announce the 2025 Women of Distinction Award  nominees: Dr. Khuloud Nuri Robyn Schwarz Jess Fry Krysanne McLean Caroline Lee Keira Lewis Louise Lawrie Toni Laurentino Sidney MacDonald Jasjit Kaur Cindy Ofunne CJ...

Celebrating 30 Years of Women of Distinction: A Night to Remember

by Amy Kitchen | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog, Women of Distinction

For over three decades, the YWCA Cambridge’s Women of Distinction event has been a staple celebration and recognition of extraordinary women in our community. Since its inception in 1994 by Kim Decker, CEO, and Norma McDonald Ewing, Board President, the Women of...

YWCA Cambridge Names Six Recipients of the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards

by Rosalind Gunn | May 21, 2024 | Blog, Women of Distinction

Six recipients will be honoured at the 30th annual YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction awards this year: Ruth Cameron Ruth Cameron is the Executive Director of the Aids Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area, she is a trailblazer, and a community...

Meet the 2024 Women of Distinction Award Nominees

by Rosalind Gunn | May 6, 2024 | Blog, Women of Distinction

Below are the 2024 Women of Distinction Award nominees who have been nominated by their peers and communities. Please join us in congratulating all of the nominees!On June 12, 2024, at Whistle Bear Golf Club, we will recognize six recipients of Woman of Distinction...

30 Years of Women of Distinction Awards: Helen Turner-Fischer, 2005

by Rosalind Gunn | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog, Women of Distinction

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the YWCA Cambridge Women of Distinction awards, we’re highlighting recipients from over three decades of celebrating ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Helen Turner-FisherWoman of Distinction award recipient in the...
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