Support

Join YWCA Hamilton on Wednesday March 5, 2025 for our 49th annual Women of Distinction Awards!

Donate to power YWCA Hamilton’s programs and services, sponsor the Awards or advertise with us, donate an item to our virtual auction, or volunteer at the Gala.

The Women of Distinction Awards is YWCA Hamilton’s largest fundraising event of the year. Help us raise the critical funds required to power our mission and ensure that women and families have the tools, resources and opportunities that they need to rebuild their lives.

All donations made before and during the event will be recognized LIVE at the Awards Gala on Wednesday March 5, 2025. If you make a donation and do not want to be publicly celebrated, please notify a member of our team or make your gift anonymously.

Please, give generously.

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Virtual Auction

The 2025 Women of Distinction Awards Virtual Auction will go LIVE on February 26, 2025, and close on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 9:00 P.M. From the comfort of your home, or from your table at the Awards Gala, you’ll be able to bid on exceptional items, services and experiences generously donated by local businesses committed to advancing gender equity and providing critical services to women, families and gender diverse people in Hamilton and Halton.

Our auction is open to all members of the public.

Advertise with Women of Distinction

Support YWCA Hamilton’s programs and services by purchasing an advertisement in the 2025 Women of Distinction digital event program. Profile your business or brand in front of thousands of movers and shakers and align your company with a legacy event that honors and celebrates the power of women.

For any questions please contact:

Lidia Siino (she/her)
Corporate & Community Engagement Coordinator
Tel: 365.659.4026
Email: lsiino@ywcahamilton.org

Half Page Ad
$300
Promote your company with one half page advertisement within our event program.

Full Page Ad
$600
Promote your company with one full page advertisement within our event program.

Quarter Page Ad
$150
Promote your company with one quarter page advertisement within our event program.

Volunteer to Power the Gala

Volunteer to help YWCA Hamilton honour and celebrate changemakers within out Hamilton and Halton communities at the 2025 in-person Women of Distinction Awards Gala on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Check in and meet with nominees, guests and sponsors, and help ensure that they have an amazing experience

Please contact Stacey Marshall, Volunteer Coordinator at smarshall@ywcahamilton.org for volunteer inquiries.