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Gala raises $33,000 in support of YWCA

Photo: Women of Distinction Awards recipients were (from left) Tracy Nickles, Transforming Community; Britney Hammell, Young Woman of Distinction; Gayle Dempsey, Arts, Culture, and Creativity; Sarah Roberts, Health, Sports, and Wellness; Leslie Tempest, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Beth Ward, Lifetime Achievement. (Photo by  Melissa Giberson and YWCA Muskoka)

Over 150 YWCA Muskoka supporters gathered on International Women’s Day to celebrate the 19th Women of Distinction Awards Gala on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

The gala is a prestigious nationwide signature YWCA fundraising event to recognize women’s accomplishments.

Over $33,000 was raised to support YWCA Muskoka’s educational, advocacy and leadership work.

The award recipients were Tracy Nickles, Transforming Community; Britney Hammell, Young Woman of Distinction; Gayle Dempsey, Arts, Culture, and Creativity; Sarah Roberts, Health, Sports, and Wellness; Leslie Tempest, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Beth Ward, Lifetime Achievement.
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