Nominations for the 40th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards are now open! This is your opportunity to recognize an outstanding woman or business operating in the Lower Mainland by nominating them for an award.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards – YWCA Photos
Nominations Open for the 2023 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Award categories are:
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
Deadline: Friday, December 2, 2022, 5:00pm
The YWCA strongly encourage nominations that recognize the contributions of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, as well as LGBTQ2S+ individuals. These awards honour all women, including trans women.
Visit the YWCA website for a full list of nomination criteria, eligibility, tips on how to nominate, and more. View the FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions or watch this video on how to successfully submit a nomination. Browse a list of the incredible 2022 nominees and recipients for inspiration.
YWCA Metro Vancouver
YWCA Metro Vancouver is dedicated to achieving women’s equality. Their mission is to touch lives help build bright futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, since 2010.
It’s a staple of summer fun in Vancouver and when it comes to free activities, it’s definitely one of the most popular. Free outdoor movies in Stanley Park at Second Beach will be returning as part of the EVO Summer Cinema Series.
Free Outdoor Movies in Stanley Park 2022
The movie will start just after sunset so there is a clear enough image on the screen. All events take place in the field beside Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park.
Seating on the field with fold up chairs or blankets is free and it is first-come first-served, so arrive early and enjoy the festivities. There will be games and giveaways, and popcorn available from the concession. If you’d like to amp up your experience you can book VIP seating/tickets online in advance starting at $28.64.
It’s one of the city’s hottest summer events, in the coolest location! Vancouver Salsa Cruises are back again this summer aboard the gorgeous MV Britannia, offering three levels of music and dancing with the best local DJs.
Aboard a Vancouver Salsa Cruise they offer a beginner salsa lesson and play a mix of all types of Latin music on the lower level and main level while the upper deck is a mix of Latin, Top 40 and club hits. There’s also Mexican food options courtesy of Las Autenticas. Whether you want to partake in a night of lessons and dancing or just sit back and watch the city’s stunning scenery both on and off the boat, it will be a night to remember!
The BC Lions are back in action, the incredible 5X Fest is back, Pride events have started, there are concerts, theatre, and more all heating up (even if the weather isn’t). Find all of these events and more things to do in Vancouver this weekend listed below:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend June 10-12, 2022
Chef Dan Hayes, aka The London Chef, has launched a first of its kind online Cooking School that invites students to grab a glass of wine, bring their questions, and cook a recipe together six times each month. You can also subscribe to the Cooking School library and get access to over a hundred recipe videos online.
Cooking School with the London Chef
With his background in high-end and Michelin-star European restaurants, Chef Dan Hayes is a classically-trained chef, world-class educator, and co-host of the beloved series Moosemeat & Marmalade, which airs in three languages around the world.
A 2021 Deloitte Food Consumer Survey found that up to 72 per cent of Canadian consumers were cooking more at home than during the previous year, and a total of 63 per cent were cooking from scratch four to six times per week.
Studies also show that cooking fatigue is a real thing. As a culture, many of us have given up on cooking as an art form, seeing it more like a to-do list/chore. Chef Dan is on a mission to change that! The Cooking School offers a wide range of classes and special events to suit varied tastes, interests, ages, and skill levels.
Join as many classes as you like. Whether it’s a date night, family night, a break from the routine, or you’re looking for a chance to learn something new, The London Chef has a class for you. You’ll follow along and cook with Chef Dan from the comfort of your own home.
Giveaway
I have a full year Cooking School enrolment to give away that includes six cooking classes a month (value $199)!
They’ll supply a list of equipment and ingredients for your class so you can collect everything you need. All ingredients will be easily accessible from major grocery stores, and you will be able to work with the cooking tools your home kitchen is already stocked with.
If you’re a Victoria, BC resident and don’t want to fuss about shopping, select the option during checkout and they’ll deliver the ingredients straight to your door!
