Tickets for the 41st annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards presented by Scotiabank are now available for purchase. Join this unforgettable evening which supports YWCA Metro Vancouver’s 75+ crucial programs and services in the community.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2024
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Time: 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue: The Westin Bayshore (1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver)
Tickets:Available now. Early-bird rates, available until Sunday, March 31st: $295 per person; $2,950 for a table of 10. Starting April 1st, ticket prices will increase to $325 per person and $3,250 for a table of 10.
This year’s event promises to be truly inspiring, paying tribute to 92 outstanding women and 14 workplaces. The 2024 nominees will be officially announced on Thursday, March 7th, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2024 categories include:
Arts, Culture & Design
Business & the Professions
Community Champion
Education, Training & Development
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Environmental Sustainability
Health & Wellness
Non-Profit
Reconciliation in Action – this award honours two unique women; an Indigenous leader and an ally, working independently and committed to finding a new way forward.
Research, the Sciences & Technology
Young Woman of Distinction
Outstanding Workplace
Follow the YWCA Metro Vancouver on Facebook for more information.
YWCA Metro Vancouver’s mission is to advance gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people through advocacy and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic wellbeing.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, since 2010.
FIFA revealed the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and Vancouver will be hosting a total of seven matches including five group stage matches and two knockout round matches – round of 32 and round of 16.
BC Place Stadium during the FIFA Women’s World Cup June 2015 – Miss604 Photo
Vancouver to Host FIFA World Cup Matches
Vancouver’s hosting journey will begin at BC Place on June 13, 2026 with a group stage game, and conclude with a round of 16 knockout match on July 7. Team Canada will play in Vancouver on June 18th and June 24th.
The tournament’s opening match in Mexico City will signal the start of a record-breaking FIFA World Cup in North America, with a new expanded format that will see, for the first time, 48 teams battle it out across 104 matches, three host countries and 16 host cities for their chance to be crowned world champions.
Nearby, Seattle is hosting six matches. The opener for Canada’s 13 host matches will be played in Toronto.
“Musqueam is so excited to welcome the world to our territory for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Soccer is an important sport to Musqueam – just like it is important to so many communities around the world. Hosting the FIFA World Cup here in Vancouver will bring joy to generations of Musqueam soccer players, and undoubtedly inspire new ones to pick up the sport.” – Chief Wayne Sparrow, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band)
“Squamish Nation truly believes in the power of sport as a catalyst for growth, and soccer is the most popular – and powerful – sport in the world! It is a thrilling opportunity for the City of Vancouver to be one of the host cities for FIFA World Cup 26™, and for Squamish Nation to play a meaningful role in not only the planning and hosting of the events, but in the legacies these matches will bring.” – Sxwíxwtn-Wilson Williams, Spokesperson and Councillor, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation)
“We are thrilled that the City of Vancouver is one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup 26™ on the shared, traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). Soccer plays a vital part in our Tsleil-Waututh Nation community and brings our members together. For our youth, what they learn through playing goes beyond the pitch: it strengthens their pride in their culture and who they are. The resilience of our people shines through both in life and in sport, a legacy we’ve been gifted from our Ancestors.” – Chief Jen Thomas, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
The New York/New Jersey area will host the FIFA World Cup final in 2026 which will take place at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
To learn more and sign up for updates, visit the FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver website and follow on Facebook.
Step into the vibrant rhythm of Metro Vancouver’s music scene with the Vancouver Concert Calendar for February 2024. Catch an array of shows from talented artists of all genres at any of these Vancouver venues this month.
Bonus! Our friends from The Matinée will be performing their new album Change of Scene on stage at Hipposonic Studios in Vancouver on February 24th in front of a live audience. This show will be recorded and turned into a live album.
Looking for more things to do this month? Check out the February Events in Vancouver 2024 list for even more fun. If you have a concert to add, send it in for a free listing.
We have curated a list of our current and upcoming culinary favourites and notable limited edition menus, into one convenient spot for the Vancouver Foodie Friday February feature. Here are our updates for all foodies alike as we move into a new month:
Vancouver Foodie Friday February Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day and More
Dicky’s Dumps + Rosie’s BBQ Smokehouse Lunar New Year Collaboration. Photo via: @dickysdumps Instagram
Dicky’s Dumps & Rosie’s BBQ Chinese New Year Collab
Details: Dicky’s Dumps and Rosie’s BBQ are coming together for their first-ever collaboration with special dishes pairing Chinese dumplings and Texas BBQ together to welcome and celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The Crispy Dumplings & Brisket, Brisket & Dumplings Ramen and Brisket & Dumplings Noodle Plate combine Dicky’s Dumps handmade dumplings with Rosie’s brisket for a celebration-worthy feast – honoring both restaurant’s specialties.
Where/When: The collaboration will pop up on three Saturdays during the Lunar New Year season: February 3rd at Batch Vancouver, February 10th & 11th at Dalina on Main, and on February 17th at Parkside Brewery in Port Moody.
Enjoy the Valentine’s Eve Rosé and Bubbles Benefit in support of Les Dames d’Escoffier British Columbia’s scholarship program for women in hospitality.
Valentine’s Eve Rosé and Bubbles Benefit
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Toby’s Liquor Store (2733 Commercial Drive Toby’s UPSTAIRS, Vancouver)
Celebrate romance, or the lack thereof, with an evening with friends or your favourite lover, lovers, or loved ones. Head up the store’s stairs to sample an array of bubbles and rosés, including Champagne, Prosecco, Sangria, Cava, BC Bubbles and Craft Cider.
To sweeten the deal, attendees will find dessert platters with selections from Goldilocks Bakery, Snowcap, and Dessert Holdings as well as cheese and charcuterie.
Tasting Includes:
Bellini and Mimosa (Canella)
Café de Paris Brut
Castell D’or Cava (Organic)
Chronos Rosé
Col Sandago Prosecco and Rosé prosecco
Cono Sur Rosé (Organic)
Dirty Laundry Rosé
Evolve Effervescence and Evolve Pink Effervescence
Gautier Cognac
Gigglewater Prosecco and Rosé Prosecco
Kin Ross Pink Gin
Lido Prosecco
Lolea Sangria Red and White
Louis Roederer 2015 and Louis Roederer Collection
Love Rosé
Maris Rosé Minervois
Martini Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Miraval Provence Rosé
Mount Rubi Sparkling Rosé (Natural)
Nodo Espresso Tequila
Riondo Sparkling Rosé
Salt Spring Island Cider
Sea Cider and Sea Cider Temperance Non-Alcoholic Cider
Veuve Clicquot Demi
Veuve Rosé
Xila
About Les Dames d’Escoffier
Founded in 1992, Les Dames d’Escoffier’s BC Chapter has awarded scholarships for 30 years. The chapter’s scholarships allow women to gain a competitive edge by furthering their education and gaining knowledge in the hospitality industry to survive and thrive in these challenging times.
