On January 20th, 2020, CAWA celebrated its 4th anniversary by honoring exceptional Arab-Canadian women in Waterloo Region. This historic event, attended by 250 guests including federal MPs, provincial MPPs, and community leaders, recognized achievements in categories such as Community Impact, Women in Tech, and Exceptional Entrepreneurship.
The Women in Tech Award
Winner
Iman El Sousy
This award is given to a woman who made a name for herself in the tech sector, despite the gender imbalance.
The Community Impact Award
Winner
Duaa Al-Aghar
This award is given to an inspiring local community leader who has made a lasting impact on her community through her hard work and dedication.
The Workforce Award
Winner
Dr. Rula Abdel-Kader
This award is given to a woman who has built a successful career for herself and is an inspirational to all of us.
The Inspirational Woman Award
Winner
Zeinab Abdallah
This award recognizes a woman who is supporting the community by being an exemplary mother, friend or neighbor.
The Exceptional Entrepeneur Award
Winner
Fatme El Majzoub
This award recognizes a local female business owner.
