Nomination Details

Call for Nominations is now closed. Nominees will be announced mid April. Tickets will be on sale starting April 6th; see "2010 Event Info" for more details.

Values Statement
The YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards encourages nominations that will showcase individuals and organizations who are driving positive change for women and girls either directly or by example. Activities and achievements of all potential nominees must align with the YWCA's values. Candidate's participation in employment, recreation or special interests will encapsulate the spirit of women's equality as outlined in YWCA Vancouver's mission and vision.

Eligible nominees must:
a.  Live and work (individuals) or operate (businesses or organizations) within the Metro Vancouver region bounded by and including Hope, Pemberton, Sunshine Coast and the United States border
b.  Satisfy each of the seven Nomination Criteria for their category type as listed below
c.  Consent in writing to their nomination and the publication of their name, photo and information and be available for a photo shoot on either Wednesday, April 7th or Thursday, April 8th, 2010
d.  Be available to attend the Awards Gala Reception and Dinner on June 1, 2010
e.  For the Young Woman of Distinction category, be 18-25 years of age as of March 15th, 2010
f.  Satisfy the YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Values Statement (above)

Nomination Criteria – Individuals
A Woman of Distinction inspires others. She has achieved outstanding success in her field by:

1.  Being a leader and role model
2.  Breaking new ground or old barriers
3.  Participating actively as a volunteer
4.  Guiding, supporting and encouraging the development of others
5.  Showing vision, creativity and initiative
6.  Making a sustained commitment and significant difference
7.  Being respected by her community for her contributions

Nomination Criteria – Businesses & Organizations
An Innovative Workplace has supported the wellness and diverse needs of its employees by:

1.  Being a leader and role model in workplace practices
2.  Being progressive and responsive to employee needs, including work/life balance
3.  Supporting employee volunteerism and community initiatives
4.  Promoting healthy lifestyles for employees
5.  Providing fair compensation
6.  Fostering professional development and mentorship
7.  Supporting the advancement and success of women

How do I make a nomination?
Complete all steps on the nomination form, including:

Step 1: Nominee and Nominator Information
Step 2: Summary of Nomination (120 words maximum)
Step 3: Statement of Nomination (300 words maximum for each of the seven criteria)
Step 4: Letters of support
Step 5: Supplemental materials (optional)
Step 6: Submit the Nomination Form and all additional material by Monday, March 15, 2010 at 5:30pm

How are the nominees and recipients chosen?
The Nominations Committee reviews all submissions for completeness and eligibility. All accepted nominations are forwarded to an independent Judging Panel. The Nominations Committee and Judging Panel reserve the right to withhold an award in any category. The YWCA reserves the right to move nominees into another category if it is deemed suitable. All nominees will be advised in writing of the eligibility of their application by April 1, 2010.

How are the nominees recognized?
Nominees and award recipients will be honoured at an awards reception and dinner held at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Award recipients are announced at the dinner. Tickets for guests will be available April 6, 2010 from YWCA Vancouver.

For further information:
email distinction@ywcavan.org or call 604 895 5768