Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) Women Who Inspire Awards 2026: Nominate A Muslim Woman Today

Location: Canada

Deadline: Jun 12, 2026

How to Apply: https://form.jotform.com/ccmw/2026-women-who-inspire-nomination

The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is pleased to invite nominations for the 2026 "Women Who Inspire" awards!

Launched in 2007 to recognize Canadian Muslim women who have made a difference in the lives of other people in Canada and/or abroad.

The initiative brings together Canadian Muslim women of diverse backgrounds to celebrate those who have achieved excellence in sports, business, education, arts, community service and leadership.

This year’s theme, “Shaping What’s Next: Muslim Women Leading Canada Forward,” celebrates the leadership, vision, and impact of Muslim women who are helping build a stronger, more inclusive future for Canada through advocacy, innovation, mentorship, and community leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

A Muslim woman who:

Is a Canadian Muslim woman living in Canada. Her work may have made a difference within or outside of Canada.
Demonstrates a commitment to improving the lives of others.
Demonstrates a commitment to women's equality.
Has participated in grassroots activism or demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement.
Is not a current CCMW national board or staff member.

Nomination Requirements:

All questions must be answered.
A resume of the nominee must be submitted.
Individuals cannot vote for themselves.
Nominations not submitted as per the guidelines may be disqualified.

Selection Process:

The selection committee will comprise representatives of CCMW's board, chapter members, and members of the broader community.

Nominations will be assessed against the criteria questions.

The deadline date is Friday June 12th, 2026

To nominate a Canadian Muslim Woman, click here

Canadian Council of Muslim Women

The story of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) begins in 1982 when a group of dynamic and devoted Muslim women from across the country congregated in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Led by the late founder of CCMW, Dr. Lila Fahlman, these women sought to mobilize their passion for social justice and faith in order to enrich their communities and work towards the common good of Canadian society.

This inaugural meeting led to the establishment of CCMW, a not-for-profit organization that works to provide equity, equality and empowerment for all Canadian Muslim women. For the past 30 years, its proud and accomplished roster of members have achieved and continue to achieve great milestones for Muslim women and Canada’s multicultural landscape. As a highly diverse organization, CCMW is firmly committed to the overarching vision of improving the status of Muslim women to remain true to their Islamic heritage and Canadian identity.