Connecting the Community Award
In addition to the ten original nomination categories, the nominees are also eligible for the Connecting the Community Award.
The nominees have selected a YWCA program area that they are interested in or passionate about:
- Early learning and child care
- Reducing child poverty
- Safe and affordable housing
- Healthy choices for youth
- Preventing violence against women
From April 26 – May 27 the public can cast their
votes for their favorite nominee. Voters can vote once every 24 hours
per computer. The voting site will close on Friday, May 27 at noon.
Click here to see nominee's photos, bios and quotes.
The nominee with the most votes receives the
Connecting the Community Award and Scotiabank will donate $10,000 to the
YWCA program area of her choice. The recipient will be announced at
Women of Distinction Awards on May 31.
Please click here to vote, or type the following link into your web browser: http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Connecting_the_Community_Award/1147