ANNOUNCEMENT:  Our two WOTY Winners for 2011 are: 

 

The Honorable Lucie Pepin, retired Senator   

 

 

and

 

Mildred L. Burns, retired McGill Professor of Education

 

 

 

See details on webpage for Recent Women of the Year Recipients

 

 

Woman of the Year Award: General Information

In 1987 the Montreal Council of Women initiated an annual luncheon and a Woman of the Year Award. This is an occasion to recognize a woman who made a significant contribution to the betterment of the community. There has been a growing interest and we thank the many federated societies and individual members who have presented nominations.  It was started by members Sophie Economides and Kay Aksich and has recognized women from the social, cultural, educational and health fields.

We hold the luncheon every year at the beginning of December.  In August the application form is available for members to submit names of women who fit the criteria for the particular topic of the year.

 

Click on these links to view articles describing the Award winner that are published in our newsletter and to see a list of past WOTY recipients.

 

Woman of the Year Luncheon Flyer:  MCW WOTY Flyer

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"MCW's 2011 “Woman of the Year” Award:  letter and application.

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2011 WOTY Theme:  Women Promoting the Advancement of Women

Nominate a woman who has worked to facilitate the advancement of women by breaking down barriers in a particular field.  The candidate need not be a member of MCW.  She must have contributed and portrays the following: 

• is concerned with the advancement of women
• has worked to promote women in a particular field, e.g. education, equality, family, health, pay equity, seniors, youth, women on public and private boards
• has demonstrated leadership, courage and resourcefulness
• has initiated innovative actions, programs or projects
• has been an inspiration to others

 

2011 Deadline for Nominations:  October 15, 2011.  Find the application form above with all the details.