{"id":216482,"date":"2026-03-05T16:32:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=216482"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:18:46","slug":"ywca-announces-recipients-of-the-2026-women-of-distinction-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/ywca-announces-recipients-of-the-2026-women-of-distinction-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"YWCA announces recipients of the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YWCA Muskoka is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 31 women were nominated by community members for their contributions and accomplishments to Muskoka. Seven of those nominees have been chosen as the award recipients by an independent selection panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Women of Distinction Recipients<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"879\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-879x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216545\" style=\"width:235px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/yO3zwpmu-Isabella-Bullock-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-879x1024.jpg 879w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-768x895.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-1318x1536.jpg 1318w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-515x600.jpg 515w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-371x432.jpg 371w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-750x874.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock-630x734.jpg 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Isabella-Bullock.jpg 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Isabella Bullock<\/strong>, Young Woman of Distinction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Award Description: This young woman, 30 years of age or under, is making significant contributions to her school, community, and\/or workplace. She demonstrates innovation, leadership, and inspires others to follow her example.&nbsp;<\/em>This Award is Sponsored by TD Bank Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"doublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"addspace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216546\" style=\"width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/F9LB6T5G-Aimee-Bulloch-Moore-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore-432x432.png 432w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore-750x750.png 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore-630x630.png 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Aimee-Bulloch-Moore.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Aimee Bulloch-Moore<\/strong>, Arts, Culture and Creativity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Award Description: This woman enriches lives through her contributions to the arts and cultural activities of Muskoka. She encourages creative, cultural,<\/em> and artistic expression and promotes the value of culture and the arts as integral to the community.&nbsp;This Award is sponsored by Hannah Lin in memory of Heather and Yang Tso Lin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"doublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"addsoace\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216547\" style=\"width:267px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/gCGDDoc3-Jody-North-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North-432x432.png 432w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North-750x750.png 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North-630x630.png 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Jody-North.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Jody North<\/strong>, Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right addspace\"><em>Award Description: This woman achieves success in entrepreneurial endeavours, business, trades, and\/or the professions in private, public, or not-for-profit organizations. The contributions she makes in her field provide significant and lasting benefit to her community.&nbsp;<\/em>This Award is sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"doublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216548\" style=\"width:230px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/qUVwsaCQ-Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/qUVwsaCQ-Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-324x432.jpg 324w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Joyce-Jonathan-Crone-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Joyce Jonathan Crone<\/strong>, Transforming Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Award Description: This woman is helping to build a strong community by making changes and advocating for a better quality of life. She strives to increase awareness and promote improvements in areas such as gender equality, social justice and peace, and\/or the environment. She is an inspiration to others.&nbsp;<\/em>This Award is Sponsored by Co-operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"addspace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-793x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216549\" style=\"width:245px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/UOcyL7Z4-Sarah-Jean-Smith-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-793x1024.jpg 793w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-768x991.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-1190x1536.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-465x600.jpg 465w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-335x432.jpg 335w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-750x968.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-630x813.jpg 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Sarah-Jean-Smith-scaled.jpg 1983w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Sarah Jean Smith<\/strong>, Health, Sports, and Wellness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>Award Description: This woman directs her energies to the well-being of people in her life and\/or the Muskoka community. She promotes healthy lifestyles through her excellent leadership in fields relating to physical, spiritual, emotional, and\/or social well-being.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"addspace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216550\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/o0tjrGji-Michelle-Battaglia-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/o0tjrGji-Michelle-Battaglia-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-324x432.jpg 324w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Michelle-Battaglia-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Michelle Battaglia<\/strong>, Skilled Trades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Award Description: This award recognizes a woman who is excelling in the skilled trades\u2014 whose craftsmanship, dedication, and expertise set a high standard in her field. With skill and integrity, she contributes meaningfully and inspires others to pursue pathways in the trades.&nbsp;<\/em>This Award is Sponsored by Bespoke Property Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216552\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/ID8xRvU7-Catherine-Cole-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-400x600.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-288x432.jpeg 288w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-750x1125.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-630x945.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/Catherine-Cole-1-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Catherine Cole<\/strong>, Lifetime Achievement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>Award Description: This woman is 55 years of age or more has made a significant&nbsp;<\/em><em>difference in the quality of life in her community. She responds to individual and societal needs with dedication, compassion, and courage.&nbsp;<\/em>This Award is Sponsored by Collective Good Consulting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"adddoublespace\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards will be formally presented at the Gala on April 2, 2026, at Deerhurst Resort. Attendees will enjoy dinner, a silent auction, mingling, and the awards presentation. Gala Tickets are available now at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ywcamuskoka.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ywcamuskoka.com<\/a>&nbsp;for $175 per person ($160 for YWCA Members). Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ywcamuskoka.com\/women-of-distinction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ywcamuskoka.com\/women-of-distinction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceeds from YWCA Muskoka\u2019s Women of Distinction Gala support the charity\u2019s educational programs and social services for women of all ages, youth, and community members throughout Muskoka. Silent auction donations are appreciated and Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:office@ywcamuskoka.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">office@ywcamuskoka.com<\/a>&nbsp;or call 705-645-9827.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/OXqFKDXm-WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1-432x432.png 432w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1-750x750.png 750w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1-630x630.png 630w, https:\/\/media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com\/2026\/03\/WOD-2026-Recipients-1024x1024-1024x1024-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From YWCA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YWCA Muskoka is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Women of Distinction Awards. 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