The 25th Women of Distinction Awards (2018)
La Fondation Y des femmes de Montréal a célébré avec honneur son 25e anniversaire le 25 septembre dernier à Le Windsor où près de 350 personnes de la communauté des affaires étaient au rendez-vous. L’événement a permis d’amasser la somme de 260 000$, pour soutenir les programmes et activités que le Y des femmes met en place pour les femmes et les filles du Grand Montréal.
À l’occasion de cette célébration, la Fondation Y des femmes de Montréal a proposé un tout nouveau concept inspirant et interactif. Les invités ont eu l’opportunité de rencontrer divers acteurs de changement et ont été témoins, tout au long de la journée de discours inspirants, émouvants et enrichissants.
2018 Honorary Committee
Members of the Honorary Committee of the 25th Women of Distinciton Awards
Associate Professor, HEC Montréal – Executive education
President, CollaborAction, Advisory Services
Vice President, Group Life and Disability
Sun Life Financial
President
Norcom/NorCell/ActionPage
President
Talinko Inc.
Vice President, Total rewards
Domtar
Director of Entrepreneurship
Ville de Montréal
President Quebec
Vice President Sales, Enterprise and Public Sector, Quebec and Ottawa
Rogers Communications
Lawyer
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
President and Executive Director
YWCA Montreal
Executive Director
Women’s Y Foundation
2018 Program
Cet événement a été accrédité par l’Ordre des CRHA en tant que formation continue. 
September 25th, 2018, 1:30 pm | Le Windsor : 1170 Peel, Montreal
1 pm – Door opening
1:30 pm – Beginning of the colloquy and word of welcome
1:35 pm – Women of Impact, Women of Influence
How to assert oneself in the public sector in order to transmit messages and have an influence to advance the debate.
Animator
Journalist, columnist and animator
Panelist
Special Advisor, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Former Minister of Finance, National Assembly
Woman of exception 2013
Panelist
Executive Director and Chief Curator, MBAM
Woman of Distinction 2010 – Art and culture
Panelist
Animator and Author
Young Woman of Distinction 2010
2:20 pm – Workshop: Be a catalyst of change
A community that innovates! Participate in an interactive and innovative workshop and contribute to concrete projects for the community.
AnimatorExecutive Director
Women’s Y Foundation
AnimatorCEO
YWCA Montreal
3:20 pm – Break
3:35 pm – Dare to take risks
Two speakers tell us about their audacity and the risks they have taken during their careers.
Executive Vice President and CFO
Montreal Canadiens Group and Evenko
Senior Vice President of Operations
TD Garden, Boston
4:15 pm – Docu-report : Changing the World, One Woman at a Time
Discover the commitment and everyday life of 8 exceptional women.
5 pm – Return on the workshop
5:30 pm – Dinner cocktail & Award ceremony
Performance by Émile Proulx Cloutier and Award ceremony of the Women of Distinction Awards.
Actor, performer and composer
Photo: Véro Boncompagni
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2017
$ 306,000 for women and girls: a successful 24th benefit evening!
The Women’s Y Foundation celebrated with honour its 24th Women of Distinction Awards on September 26th at the Arsenal Gallery. More than 450 people attended this benefit evening that recognized the commitment and accomplishments of nine laureates particularly inspiring. The event raised $306,000 to support the programs and activities that the YWCA Montreal has implemented for women and girls of the Greater Montreal.
Read more and see the pictures
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2016
A successful benefit!
The Montreal Women’s Y Foundaton had a very successful celebration of its 23rd Women of Distinction Awards evening on Tuesday at the Théâtre Saint-James. The benefit evening, which this year adopted the theme and flavours of the 1920s, honoured 12 winners from different fields, whose achievements have brought positive and lasting changes on society. The event raised $242,500 in support of programs and activities that the YWCA Montreal organizes for women and girls in the Greater Montreal area. Three special awards were also given out: the Outstanding Achievement award, the YWCA of MontrealCoup de Cœur award and, for the very first time, the Inspirational Man award.
The Women’s Y Foundation Announces the Laureates of the 2016 Women of Distinction Awards.
Women who are making a difference in our society! This morning the Montreal Women’s Y Foundation announced the names of the laureates for the 23rd edition of the Women of Distinction Awards. These unique awards have been distributed every year since 1994. Inspiring women who have marked our society are recognized in 11 categories, including one for Outstanding Achievement. This year, for the first time, two more awards have been added, the YWCA of Montreal Coup de Coeur award and the Inspirational Man award.
Press Release
For more Information…
Articles and reports
- http://www.grenier.qc.ca/…/marie-houzeau-remporte-le-prix-f…
- http://ici.radio-canada.ca/…/3634…/couillard-lamarre-koriass
- http://www.lapresse.ca/vivre/societe/201605/25/01-4984888-deborah-cherenfant-de-lambition-et-des-projets-plein-la-tete.php
- http://plus.lapresse.ca/screens/dcc1febe-a48f-49cb-a8c8-eb80e924da08%7C_0.html
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Laureates of the 22nd Women of Distinction Awards
To listen to the 140th anniversary special song Quand le voyage devient possible
Written and performed by Nos deux, the duo of David Pelletier and Tania Langlois
Laureate’s biographies
Press release
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2014
More than $400,000 in profit
The YWCA Montreal and its Foundation held a hugely successful 21st Women of Distinction Awards ceremony on September 30th at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. 13 Women of Distinction were honoured at the event, and a net profit of $401,000 was raised to help build a better future for women and girls.
Thanks to all partners, donators and participants for the memorable evening!
Thank you video
Watch the laureates’ presentation videos
Photo © Marcie Richtone
The YWCA Montreal, its Foundation and BFL CANADA are pleased to announce the names of the 13 women of distinction that will be honoured at the 21st Women of Distinction Awards, taking place on September 30, 2014, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Barry F. Lorenzetti, president, CEO and founder of BFL CANADA, will be the honorary chair at this year’s awards ceremony. He promises an unforgettable event, worthy of its winners, complete with music from the acclaimed Beatles tribute band Replay.
Press release – 2014 Laureates annoucement
Press release – Honorary Chair Announcement
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2013
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The Women’s Y Foundation has raised more than $300,000 as part of its 20th Women of Distinction Awards Benefit Evening in profit of the YWCA programs. With the support of partners, donors, volunteers and guests, we can build a better future for women and girls in the Greater Montreal…
THANK YOU!!!
Laureates 2013
Watch the laureates’ presentation videos
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2012
The Women’s Y Foundation raised $ 365 000 at the 2012 Women of Distinction Awards Benefit Evening. The 19th edition was a big success thanks to ours partners, donors, volunteers committees, guests and organizing committee.
Thank you to all and each of you and to have offered hope to these women and girls who frequent YWCA Montreal.
2012 Honorary Co-presidents and laureates
Watch the laureates’ presentation videos
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2011
Thanks to your generosity, the Women’s Y Foundation raised a record sum of $385,000 at the 18th edition of the Women of Distinction Awards Benefit Evening which took place on September 26th.
From left to right: Geneviève Grandbois, Christiane Pelchat, Susie Napper, Dr. Louise Nadeau, Dr. Joanne Liu, Isabelle Hudon, Josée Boileau, Manon Bertrand (mother of Geneviève Bois), Dr. Angela Genge, Johanne Lépine, Dr. Laurette Dubé and Sylvie Béliveau.
Watch the laureates’ presentation videos
Women of Distinction Award Benefit Gala 2010
Montreal, October 7, 2010 – The Women’s Y Foundation held the 17th edition of its Women of Distinction Benefit Evening on Monday October 4th. Some 800 guests had the opportunity to pay tribute to eleven exceptional women who by their commitment, courage and determination have advanced the cause of women and society as a whole.
The Women of Distinction Benefit Evening presented by the Women’s Y Foundation raises a record sum of $311,246 !
2010 Women of Distinction Award laureates
The Women’s Y Foundation has announced the names of the laureates of the 2010 Women of Distinction Awards which were presented during a benefit evening on October 4th.