Toronto: Dancing Damsels (DD) Inc.- a non-profit multicultural organization for arts promotions and women empowerment, invites nominations for IWD Women Achiever Awards 2018 to honour greatness amongst women achievers. The Women Achiever Awards will get conferred to eligible nominees during the upcoming International Women’s Day celebrations to be held on Saturday March 3, 2018 at the Toronto City Hall (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2)
Hon. Hazel McCallion – Former Mayor of Mississauga, Dr. Roberta Bondar – First Canadian Female Astronaut & First Neurologist in Space, Hon. Indira Naidoo-Harris MP – Minister of Status of Women and Dr. Asha Seth – Former Senator, were some of the past recipients of the DD Women Achiever Awards
Eligible nominees are entitled to receive the DD Women Achiever Award for their valued contribution and participation in the community in the recognized fields of: politics, music, community leadership, volunteering, performing arts, science, technology, hospitality, sports, literature, business, healthcare, media and communication. DD Inc. is also pleased to present special award recognitions: ‘Rising Star Award” for Youths who are good role models and demonstrate leadership in their communities and ‘Lifetime Achiever Award’ for women who distinguish themselves through life long outstanding community service and continued excellence in the course of their career.
You may nominate someone whom you believe should be recognized for their contribution in their field of work, with their permission.
For more information and the nomination process you can visit their official website: www.ddshows.com.
The deadline for submitting the nominations is 31st January, 2018.
About Dancing Damsels: Aiming to recognize women empowerment and multi-cultural arts, DD Inc. was established in the year 2013. Since inception, DD Inc. promotes greatness of woman and motherhood by providing global platforms through its flagship events hosted during – International Woman’s day (IWD) and International Mother’s Day. The Toronto International Dance Festival (TIDF) and the Toronto International Music Series are other notable events that DD Inc. actively promotes to bring together global talents through the performing arts.
DD WOMEN ACHIEVERS AWARD 2018 NOMINATIONS
Dead line: 31 January 2018
International Women’s Day Celebrations & Award Ceremony: 3rd March, 2018
Venue: Toronto City Hall
Website: www.ddshows.com
Contact:
Organizers: Dancing Damsels Inc.
Managing Director: Mary Ashok: 416.788.6412
Media /Communications, contact: Salome Nalini Paryag: 416.420.7803