By Jessica Siu
Photography by George Pimentel
The second annual Women’s Empowerment Awards Gala, held in September, honoured women before us who have shattered glass ceilings and celebrated today’s trailblazers who are making an impact on society . Th e Gala, held at the lavish Park Hyatt ballroom, was a spectacular celebration of the remarkable achievements of women across Canada in diverse industries and careers. Movers and shakers included the Honourable Marci Ien, federal Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, who spoke about building bridges towards a more equitable future.
The highlight of the evening included an emotional performance by Juno Award winning artist Jully Black. Th e Awards Gala was testament to the power of unity and solidarity among women, as award recipients spoke about their own stories of trials and triumphs, supporting the importance of women empowering women.
