YWCA Darien/Norwalk is a non-profit organization located in Darien, Connecticut dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The national mission translates locally into a vision of creating opportunities for connection, growth, leadership, and empowerment for women and families at every age and stage of their lives. 

Each year we honor women in the Darien/Norwalk communities who epitomize our mission through their community leadership and contributions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to hold our annual Women of Distinction Award Ceremony in 2020 to formally honor the six phenomenal women selected. During our 2021 event, we will honor those six women, in addition to at least one additional woman and one young woman of distinction.

The criteria for the new honorees will be: women whose community leadership and contribution have focused on issues related to racial equity, social justice, and/or strengthening our community during the pandemic. We will celebrate our honorees in early June during a small in-person event including a live stream option.

 Submissions for 2021 are no longer being accepted.  Please contact Aidan Welsh at @This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or more information about the Women of Disctinction awards.