Women of Distinction 2014 Post Event

Women of Distinction Post Event Evaluation

Thank you for attending the 2014 Women of Distinction Awards Dinner and for supporting YWCA Saskatoon. Through your feedback, we will be able to improve this event for future years and continue to recognize inspiring women in our community. As a thank you for taking the time to answer this survey, you will receive a free 12 issue subscription for Flare Magazine compliments of the Modern Woman Show & Expo. If you are interested, please include your name and mailing address at the end of the survey. However, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you will not be able to receive the Flare Magazine subscription.

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* 1. How did you hear about the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards? (choose all that apply)

Newspaper

Radio

Facebook

Television

YWCA e-newsletter

Poster

Through the planning committee, board of directors, or staff

Other personal contacts

I have known about this event for several years

I was nominated for an award

Other (please specify)

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* 2. A ticket to the Women of Distinction Awards dinner costs $120 (early bird) or $130 (regular). Are the tickets affordable?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Disagree Nor Agree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Too high, I would only come if I received a free ticket or my employer paid	Too high, I would only come if I received a free ticket or my employer paid Strongly Disagree	Too high, I would only come if I received a free ticket or my employer paid Disagree	Too high, I would only come if I received a free ticket or my employer paid Neither Disagree Nor Agree	Too high, I would only come if I received a free ticket or my employer paid Agree	Too high, I would only come if I received a free ticket or my employer paid Strongly Agree
This is the most I could possibly pay but I would attend again	This is the most I could possibly pay but I would attend again Strongly Disagree	This is the most I could possibly pay but I would attend again Disagree	This is the most I could possibly pay but I would attend again Neither Disagree Nor Agree	This is the most I could possibly pay but I would attend again Agree	This is the most I could possibly pay but I would attend again Strongly Agree
The price is just right for this type of event	The price is just right for this type of event Strongly Disagree	The price is just right for this type of event Disagree	The price is just right for this type of event Neither Disagree Nor Agree	The price is just right for this type of event Agree	The price is just right for this type of event Strongly Agree
Too low, many other gala events are more expensive	Too low, many other gala events are more expensive Strongly Disagree	Too low, many other gala events are more expensive Disagree	Too low, many other gala events are more expensive Neither Disagree Nor Agree	Too low, many other gala events are more expensive Agree	Too low, many other gala events are more expensive Strongly Agree

Other comments on ticket prices:

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* 3. Are you aware of the sponsors involved with the Women of Distinction Awards?

I can think of 5 to 10 sponsor names that were recognized

I can think of 1 to 5 sponsor names that were recognized

I didn't notice who the sponsors were

Please list as many sponsors as you can recall.

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* 4. This year’s event was held at TCU Place. Tell us how you rate the following:

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Quality of the meal	Quality of the meal Poor	Quality of the meal Average	Quality of the meal Good	Quality of the meal Excellent	Quality of the meal Not Applicable
Banquet serving staff	Banquet serving staff Poor	Banquet serving staff Average	Banquet serving staff Good	Banquet serving staff Excellent	Banquet serving staff Not Applicable
Venue location	Venue location Poor	Venue location Average	Venue location Good	Venue location Excellent	Venue location Not Applicable
Venue atmosphere	Venue atmosphere Poor	Venue atmosphere Average	Venue atmosphere Good	Venue atmosphere Excellent	Venue atmosphere Not Applicable
Parking arrangements	Parking arrangements Poor	Parking arrangements Average	Parking arrangements Good	Parking arrangements Excellent	Parking arrangements Not Applicable
Bar service	Bar service Poor	Bar service Average	Bar service Good	Bar service Excellent	Bar service Not Applicable

Other suggestions for improvement:

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* 5. The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards are a celebration of the best in women's achievements, across industry, culture and public service, honouring ordinary women for their extraordinary contributions to the Saskatoon community.

The current 10 award categories are: Arts, Culture & Heritage; Athletics; Community Building; Education, Entrepreneurship; Health & Wellness; Leadership, Management & Professions; Science, Technology & Researh; Youth (under 25); and Lifetime Achievement.

How well do these award categories represent all women?

The award categories are very inclusive

I would suggest creating one or more new award categories

I would suggest omitting one or more award categories

If you suggested adding or deleting an award category, please comment:

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* 6. Are you aware of the nomination process for the Women of Distinction Awards?

Comments about the nomination process:

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* 7. How simple is it to prepare an award nomination?

Not applicable - I am not aware of the nomination process

The nomination process should be more rigorous

The nomination form and letters of support gather the right amount of information

The process was simple and straightforward

It was easy to understand but too much paperwork involved

It was hard to understand the nomination process

I would prefer to prepare a nomination electronically

My comments about improving the nomination process:

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* 8. Are you aware of how fundraising dollars from the Women of Distinction Awards dinner
are spent?

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* 9. Please select all services you were aware of that the YWCA provides:

Aquatics programs

Fitness facility

Child care

Crisis shelter

Transitional housing

Employment services

Advocacy for women's issues

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* 10. Thank you so much for providing your thoughts about the 2014 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. As an appreciation of your feedback, we would like to offer you a complimentary 12 issue subscription for Flare Magazine compliments of the Modern Woman Show & Expo. If you'd like to accept this gift, please leave your mailing address in the box below.

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* 1. How did you hear about the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards? (choose all that apply)

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* 2. A ticket to the Women of Distinction Awards dinner costs $120 (early bird) or $130 (regular). Are the tickets affordable?

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* 3. Are you aware of the sponsors involved with the Women of Distinction Awards?

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* 4. This year’s event was held at TCU Place. Tell us how you rate the following:

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* 6. Are you aware of the nomination process for the Women of Distinction Awards?

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* 7. How simple is it to prepare an award nomination?

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* 8. Are you aware of how fundraising dollars from the Women of Distinction Awards dinner are spent?

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* 9. Please select all services you were aware of that the YWCA provides:

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* 8. Are you aware of how fundraising dollars from the Women of Distinction Awards dinner
are spent?