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The Soul of a Warrior (SOW) Awards Gala, founded in 2015, honours the extraordinary individuals and frontline workers who work tirelessly to support survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the GTA. Professionals such as counsellors, advocates, legal and family support workers, and more that support survivors and work to create safer and equitable communities. SOW Awards Gala is an evening of elegance, inspiration, and collective action that brings together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to recognize the invaluable contributions of frontline staff across the Greater Toronto Area.
The gala serves as a call to action, raising funds for WomanACT’s mission to drive systemic change through research, education, and advocacy, ultimately fostering a safer and more equitable society. Funds raised during the event directly support WomanACT’s mission to create systemic change through research, education, and advocacy. These efforts inform policies, raise awareness, and empower survivors, ensuring a safer and more equitable society for all.
We invite you to support this celebration by purchasing a ticket or becoming a sponsor for our upcoming Soul of a Warrior Gala awards and to partake in a night of celebration, recognition, and collective action.
Do not miss out on this extraordinary evening. Reserve your spot early to ensure you are part of this memorable celebration.
Wondering what exciting things the SOW Gala has to offer this year? Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect at this year’s Gala:
- Dinner service and entertainment
- Featured guest speakers
- Awards ceremony honouring unsung heroes advancing systemic solutions to end gender-based violence 2025
This year’s award categories:
- Innovation in Action Award – This award honours individuals who drive innovative, community-based solutions to gender-based violence through creativity, sector collaboration, community-rooted responses and impact, demonstrating equity and resilience in challenging, post-pandemic contexts.
- Survivor Advocate Award – This award honours a survivor of gender-based violence who uses their lived experience, courage and advocacy to drive systemic change, amplify survivor voices, and inspire healing, justice, and empowerment.
- Indigenous Healing Pathways Award – This award honours an Indigenous leader, Elder, healer who supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous survivors of gender-based violence through traditional knowledge, cultural teachings, and community wisdom, emphasizing decolonial approaches and the reclamation of Indigenous practices for healing and justice.
- Children’s Champion Award – This award honours a professional or advocate for exceptional work protecting and empowering children affected by violence through trauma-informed, child-centered approaches.
Four Ways To Get Involved
Make A Donation
Your donation helps us to forge partnerships and conduct critical research to end gender-based violence
How To Become A Sponsor
WomanACT invites you to become a sponsor of the 2025 Soul of a Warrior Gala, Toronto’s signature event honouring the frontline heroes who are transforming the landscape of gender-based violence support in our city.
Contact us today to discuss your sponsorship or to tailor a partnership that aligns with your goals.
For more information, please contact:
Harmy Mendoza
Executive Director
info@womanact.ca
Our Sponsors
