Woman Of The Year
2024 Woman of the Year Award
The Montreal Council of Women is proud to announce, as our nominees for the honour of the 2024 Woman of the Year Award, two remarkable women who are making multi-varied contributions to society through their Art. .
Beatrice Deer
Beatrice Deer is a multi-talented singer-songwriter, author, editor, narrator, designer and activist. She is an award-winning musician with the Beatrice Deer band and uses Art as a powerful instrument of advocacy contributing to indigenous heritage and culture. Beatrice works to bring attention to suicide prevention, mental health and healing from trauma in indigenous communities.
Nedia El Khouri
Nedia El Khouri is the owner, curator and education director of the Viva Vida Art Gallery, where one of the philosophies is to help the community. Nedia believes that “It takes one voice to start a chorus, one action to start a revelation, one idea to change the world.” Her Gallery variously shows the diversity of Art supporting women, children, the community, health and the environment.
Looking Back: WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2016-2022
2022 - Senator Julie Miville-Dechene
For her relentless championing of the rights of women and children.
2021 - Miranda Potts
An unsung heroine and tireless advocate for seniors during the pandemic.
2020 - Sheila Goldbloom
For exceptional service to the community.
2019 - Chantal Hébert
For her incisive political analysis and commentary.
2018 - Margaret Trudeau
For her efforts in mental health-issues education.
2016 - Dr. Monique Séguin
For outstanding work in suicide prevention.