34th Annual Women of Distinction Awards

Wednesday April 28, 2010

Winnipeg Convention Centre

The YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Program is an inspirational and exciting celebration of talent, achievement, imagination and innovation, honouring Manitoba women who have made a unique and exemplary contribution to the development of others in our community.

The annual presentation of these awards reflects the Y's commitment to increase public recognition of these women who have earned our admiration and respect.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HAS NOW CLOSED

DETAILS OF THE 2010 NOMINEES WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY

Women of Distinction Awards Proceeds Support A Variety Of YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg Women’s Programs Including:

• Make Waves-An instructor-led, gentle aquatic program designed for women recovering from breast cancer surgery.
• Mothers and Daughters Power-up-A communication skills building program designed to assist parent and child interaction during the sensitive tween years. Topics of discussion include; decision-making, developing healthy self esteem and handling peer pressure.
• Y Neighbours -A social and supportive group setting for women at 17 locations in and around Winnipeg involving workshops, guest speakers, group outings, and childcare assistance.
• Y Women-A bi-weekly, 55-plus support program that includes speakers, crafts and tours.
• YWCA Canada’s Week without Violence-A nation-wide initiative designed to build safer neighbourhoods across Canada including ‘The Power of Being A Girl’ events such as Winnipeg’s Girlz Jam.
• YMCA-YWCA Youth Leadership Development Programs-A skills development initiative directed at youth 12-17 years of age.
• YMCA-YWCA Community Development– In 2009, funds will support programs for children and youth at the new North End Wellness Centre currently under construction and scheduled to open in April-2009.
• International YWCA partnerships-Programs that involve women in developing countries with projects such as youth shelters, community economic development and day care centres.