Women of Distinction 2025

Honouring the Women and Gender-Diverse Leaders Who Drive Positive Change in Our Community

YWCA Edmonton’s Women of Distinction Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of women and gender-diverse individuals who embody the mission and values of YWCA Edmonton. Each nominee demonstrates dedication, innovation, and community leadership, inspiring others and driving meaningful impact across diverse fields. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Women of Distinction Award Recipients. Full bios will be shared on April 1. 

2025 Women of Distinction Award Recipients:

TRAILBLAZER: Jocelyn Verreault
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR: Bernie Kollman
COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKER: Dunia Nur
EMERGING LEADER: Alexandra Ages
ARTS & CULTURE: Dianne Meili
THE BELLAMY AWARD: Maud Bowman

2025 Women of Distinction Awards

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Royal Glenora Club

11:00 am – Doors Open

12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch & Formal Program

Thank you to our 2025 Women of Distinction Jurors:

Su-Ling Goh 

Scott Graham 

Sandra Muchekeza 

Sithara Naidoo

Tina Thomas 

Support Women of Distinction

The Women of Distinction Awards are more than a celebration; they are helping us drive positive change. Your support directly funds YWCA Edmonton’s essential programs, including the Welcome Home Project, which provides safe, affordable housing and critical wraparound support for women and families escaping violence. Every dollar raised helps us create stronger, safer communities with equity, opportunity, and choice for all.

Thank you to our 2025 Award Sponsors

Trailblazer

Community Changemaker

Emerging Leader

Business & Entrepreneur

Arts & Culture

Bellamy Award

(Awarded posthumously to a historic Edmonton icon)

Award Recipient Dinner

Media Sponsor