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Women of Distinction Awards 

YWCA Hamilton is excited to announce sixty (60) incredible women have been nominated for the 2012 Women of Distinction Awards !  

Celebrate with us on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 - 5:30pm at Liuna Station. Tickets are SOLD OUT !  Please contact Marj at 905-522-9922 ext. 127 for further information.   

If you have any questions, please contact Marj Farquharson at 905-522-9922 ext. 127.



Women were nominated in the following ten categories: 

Arts and Culture Award -
Click Nominee Profiles to learn about the nominees
Lorna Zaremba
Fran McKechnie
Suzan Fawcett
Danielle Raposo 

Volunteerism Award - Click Nominee Profiles  
Anne Matheson
Sue Gilbert
Mary Williams
Jan Lukas
Lisa Tittley
Jane Croft
Susan Jasper
Lauren Tristani
Grace Campbell
HooJung Jones

Health and Active Living Award - Click Nominee Profiles 
Kathy Levy
Loren Valvasori
Kathryn Wrong
Patricia Jordan
Alyssa Fenuta

Lifetime Achievement Award - Click Nominee Profiles 
Patricia Saunders
Krista Warnke
Sylvia Wray
Helen Lofthouse
Petra Mahoney

Education and Mentorship Award - Click Nominee Profiles  
Dr. Ann McGlone-Rankin
Suzanne Burchell
Marni Flaherty
Debora Lootsma
Susan Vajoczki
Marisa Mariella
Michele Vesprini
Tamara Roberts

Trailblazer Award - Click Nominee Profiles 
Jane Oulton
Vivienne Camilli
Lori Raudnask
Cheryl Jensen

Community Development and Social Inclusion Award - Click Nominee Profiles
Loretta Hill-Finamore
Dr. Sandra Preston
Rosa Gonzalez
Linda Plourde

Politics and Public Affairs Award - Click Nominee Profile 
Mary Koziol

Turning Point Award - Click Nominee Profile
Lucene Charles

Young Woman of Distinction (Under 30) Award - Click Nominee Profiles 
Jeanette Eby
Hailey Milligan
Alyssa Berardocco
Katie Switenky
Salmi Noor
Zarbuft Siddique
Lisa-Marie Assenza
Stefanie Howorun
Alyssa Podrebarac
Natasha Breward
Emma Kolesar
Erica Zucker
Alexandra Duffield
Jennifer Bradica
Natalie Piro
Justine Cvetas
Emily Hart
Laura Chubb

For information on the award categories, please click Women of Distinction Award Categories.

The YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards are presented to recognize the leadership of women who contribute to the development and well-being of other women and to the overall improvement of the community.

A Woman of Distinction is someone who has made important and significant community contributions through her vision, leadership and determination. Through professional, volunteer or personal activities, she builds community capacity, inspires others and mobilizes the community to improve the quality of life for women and her entire community. 
      
YWCA Hamilton's Women of Distinction Awards are nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for women. YWCAs from all across Canada join in the celebration each year, honouring the achievements of women.

For more information, please contact:

Marj Farquharson
Development Coordinator
YWCA Hamilton
905-522-9922 x 127
mfarquharson@ywcahamilton.org 





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