Reveal a Woman of Distinction
The nomination period for the Women of Distinction Awards is now open.
Reveal a Woman of Distinction now; a concrete opportunity to highlight a woman of action who is transforming her personal and professional environment as well as our society.
Until Friday, February 28, 2020, submit an application in one of the categories below.
Categories
A nomination may be submitted by the candidate herself, by another person, by an organization or by members of the Nominating Committee in one or more of these following categories:
Art, Culture and Design
She enriches society through her talent and engagement, whether in the visual arts, literature, architecture, design, or performing arts. She encourages creative work and the promotion and development of the arts, design, and culture.
Business and Entrepreneurship
She is an entrepreneur, manager, or professional. Her colleagues recognize her constant commitment to excellence. She has generated positive and long-lasting changes that open the way for growth and development. She demonstrates respect and commitment to her business, clients, and colleagues.
Information and Education
She excels in the art of informing others with inspiring, enriching, and effective messages. Using her excellent communication abilities, she stimulates in others the desire to learn and become informed.
Public Services
She works in the public or parapublic sector. Her role involves listening to her community’s needs and defending their interests with conviction. She is the voice of change because with her words and acts she sparks action.
Research and Innovation ***
Her research and the innovative concepts it brings forward generate significant change in her field and society. She is a visionary who puts her work to practical use.
Social & Environmental Engagement
She is actively engaged in a social or environmental cause. Her practical contributions to sustainable and responsible social development are guided by the values of social equity and justice and mutual aid.
Sport and Health/Wellness
Her work is to promote and develop health, physical activity, and wellness in her community. She brings about positive long-lasting change by encouraging people in her community to change some of their habits and prioritize healthy lifestyle choices, for both their bodies and their minds.
*** Please note that the laureate who was nominated in 2019 but was not able to receive hey award, will be officilly recognized at the 2020 Women of Distinction Award. This category is therefore not available this year.***
Special awards
Three special prizes are awarded by the YWCA Montreal by nomination.
Achievement
She is someone who has distinguished herself in the course of her career and who plays a leading role in her industry. In the eyes of her peers, she is a model to follow.
Coup de coeur
She is a volunteer, a participant or a resident who has brought positive and lasting change to her life or to the life of other women.
Inspiration
She or he is someone who, by their concrete action, brings positive and lasting change in terms of inclusion, social and gender equality, women’s security and the reduction of violence.
Evaluation criteria
| Criteria | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact – Noteworthy accomplishments that have generated positive and long-lasting social change | 30% |
| Innovation – Positive social changes rooted in original and innovative concepts | 20% |
| Engagement – Major contribution to community and social life, in particular, to enhance solidarity and inclusiveness. | 30% |
| Inspiration – Capacity to inspire and motivate. | 20% |