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2025 Women of Distinction Awards, presented by ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Women and Girls Defining the Future!

In honour of International Women’s Day, 900+ guests from across Hamilton and Halton came together to celebrate the trailblazing women and girls defining the futures of our communities at YWCA Hamilton’s 49th annual Women of Distinction Awards presented by ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Congratulations to all nominees and award recipients for the remarkable difference you continue to make!

Our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us to support women, girls and gender-diverse people last night and all year long!

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All 51 nominees of the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards, presented by ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

Learn More About The Award Recipients

The 2025 YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Award recipients with . Left to right: Shelby Apmonsah, Young Trailblazer Recipient; Evangeline Chima, Innovation in Business Recipient; Catherine McKenzie, STEM | Trades Recipient; Linda Varangu, Health | Wellness Recipient; YWCA Hamilton CEO Medora Uppal; The Honourable Justice Sandra Antoniani, Lifetime Achievement Recipient; Dr. Dina Brooks, Education | Training Recipient; Lina El Ali, Public Service Recipient; Jessica Bonilla-Damptey, Community Champion Recipient.

Read the Official Gala Program

Glimpses of the Gala

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