YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

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Scotiabank

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Award Details

Recognize trailblazers across Metro Vancouver by nominating a woman or workplace for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award. 

We strongly encourage nominations that recognize the contributions of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, as well as LGBTQ2S+ individuals. These awards honour all women, including trans women.

View FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions or watch this video on how to successfully submit a nomination.

Categories include Art Culture and Design; Environmental Sustainability; Health and Wellness; Research, the Sciences & Technology

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Previous Award Winners

2024

  • Jacquelyn Cragg, Research, the Sciences & Technology Award (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

2023

  • Connie Eaves (Medical Genetics and SBME)

  • Margot Young (Peter A. Allard School of Law)

Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio

Office of Research Prizes and Awards

101-6190 Agronomy Road
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
E-mail research.prizes@ubc.ca

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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