Circle of Distinction Awards 2024

by YWCA St. John'sMonday, 9 September 2024 from 9:30 AM (NDT) to 11:30 AM (NDT)Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7

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Overview

Formerly called the Women of Distinction Awards, the YWCA St. John’s Circle of Distinction Awards is a widening of our community of excellence to celebrate the achievements of women and gender-diverse people. The Awards provide a platform to celebrate and share empowering stories of women and gender-diverse people. Within their respective domains, nominees are those who break barriers and overcome obstacles to make a difference in the lives of others.

Details

Join us for a full breakfast on Monday, September 9th at 9:30 am to celebrate this year's Circle of Distinction Nominees. This event will be emceed by Jodi Cooke and featuring a welcome and keynote by 2023 COD nominee, Constanza Safatle. 

During this event we will announce the recipients of the following award categories:

  • Trailblazer Award: Nominees, aged 18-24, are already making significant contributions to their community. They demonstrate leadership, innovation, and inspire others to follow their example.

  • Social Justice and Advocacy Award: Nominees are using  their voice to speak to systemic injustice and make change toward equity in community. They champion and create space for diversity to be prioritized and celebrated. 

  • Equity at Work Award: Nominees are employers that model and uphold equitable practices, making a difference for workers and community. They have an exceptional track record for building and sustaining practices that support and mentor women and gender-diverse people.

  • Inspired Innovation Award: Nominees may come from any field – such as, but not exclusive to, health, science, arts, or community – where they are role models for others in breaking new ground.

  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Nominees, aged 60 plus, have made significant contributions to their community in various ways over the course of their lives. They have shown exemplary commitment, courage and leadership. Their wisdom and example is an inspiration to others.

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Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus 100 Signal Hill RoadSt. John's, NL A1C 5S7
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YWCA St. John's709-726-9922cod@ywcastjohns.ca
Suite 302, 291 Water StreetSt. John's, NLA1C 1B9

About This Charity

YWCA St. John’s has a long-standing community presence in St. John’s, first established in 1925. Building on a deep history as a women-serving agency, we remain committed to gender equity, and to creating opportunities for girls, women, and gender diverse folks to learn, achieve, and participate. Our work is grounded in the values of equality, diversity, collaboration, respect, trust, and balance and our services are developed with community voice.