Julie Wedzinga Nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Award (Feb. 2023)

Longtime board member, Julie Wedzinga was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award. Julie is a Professional Engineer, Fellow of Engineers Canada and Manager of the Environmental Affairs department at Stelco, Hamilton.

Dedicated to equality, supporting women in STEM and giving back to her community, Julie has volunteered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario for over 15 years, currently serving as the chapter chair of the 30×30 initiative to increase the percentage of newly licensed female engineers to 30% by the year 2030. She served as a Director for Halton Women’s Place, the only women’s shelter in Halton – dedicated to educating youth and ending violence against women. She is also a Director of the Ontario Section of the Air & Waste Management Association and the first female Chair of the Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association.