Join us for the 2024 Women Who Inspire Awards on Sunday, October 20th, at 10:00 AM ET at Novotel Toronto North York. This annual event honours the achievements of Canadian Muslim women who have excelled in various fields such as sports, business, education, arts, community service, and leadership.
This year's theme, "Resistance and Resilience: Tipping the Scales of Justice," highlights the power of persistence and courage in the face of adversity. Since its inception in 2007, the Women Who Inspire Awards have recognized the contributions of Canadian Muslim women who have made a significant impact both in Canada and abroad. We honour those who embody the principles of racial and gender equality, while serving as role models of Muslim faith, culture, and leadership.
Don't miss this inspiring event, hosted by Zahra Grant, featuring a keynote speech by Dr. Wafaa Hasan. Join us as we come together to recognize the women who are shaping our communities and paving the way for future generations.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024
🕛 Time: 10am-3pm
📍 Location: Novotel Toronto North York, 3 Park Home Ave, Toronto, ON M2N 6L3
🎟️ Cost: $75/person ($85 after September 30th)
The recipients of this year’s Women Who Inspire awards:
Zena Chaudhry - CEO and Founder of Sakeenah Canada and Sakeenah US
Noor Fadel - Educator and Public Speaker
Samya Hasan - Executive Director of the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA)
Marieme Lo - Director of the African Studies Centre and an Associate Professor in Women and Gender Studies and African Studies at the University of Toronto
Yusra Qadir - Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at the Mothers Matter Canada
Akila Yahiaoui - Founder of Babookid and the Centre for Innovation and Digital Well-Being (CIBNQ)
To learn more about the winners, click here.
Host: Zahra Grant
Zahra Grant is Black Muslim woman of Caribbean descent born and raised on the land of T'karanto (known as Toronto) which is territory is covered under Treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties, the land belonging and in care of many First Peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Zahra works professionally in governance but is an activist and community builder at heart, she believes in an Islam rooted in liberation and justice, especially as it pertains to women and currently serves on the National Board of Directors of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, an organization committed to justice and equality for Muslim women in Canada.
About the Women Who Inspire Awards
CCMW hosts an annual event, “Women Who Inspire Awards,” which brings together Canadian Muslim women of diverse backgrounds to celebrate those who have achieved excellence in sports, business, education, arts, community service and leadership. This initiative was launched in 2007 to recognize Canadian Muslim women who have made a difference in the lives of other people in Canada and/or abroad.
The awards recognize accomplishments of Canadian Muslim women and girls and their contributions to racial and gender equality. ‘Women Who Inspire’ is a platform to celebrate women who have excelled and who serve as role models of Muslim faith, culture and leadership on issues affecting Canadian Muslim communities.