Celebrating Leadership. Honouring Impact. Inspiring Change.
The Women Who Inspire Awards celebrate Canadian Muslim women who have made remarkable contributions in their fields and communities. Launched in 2007, these awards recognize women who embody leadership, resilience, and excellence across sports, business, education, arts, community service, and beyond.
The Women Who Inspire Awards shine a light on women who:
Each year, award recipients reflect the diversity, strength, and impact of Muslim women across Canada and beyond.
A central part of the Women Who Inspire Awards is the Lila Fahlman Scholarship, which supports Canadian Muslim women pursuing post-secondary education.
Established in memory of Dr. Lila Fahlman—an educator and a founding member of CCMW—the scholarship continues her legacy of empowerment through education.
The Awards event also serves as a fundraiser to sustain and grow this important initiative, ensuring that more women can access the resources they need to succeed.
Explore the inspiring stories of Muslim women we’ve celebrated over the years.
At the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW), we are committed to the equity, equality and empowerment of Muslim women in Canada. Your donation supports critical initiatives, including legal aid, emergency financial assistance, scholarships, advocacy, and education programs.
Every dollar you give helps build a more just and equitable society for Muslim women and girls.
As a non-profit organization, we could not do what we do without our funders.
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