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We are SO excited to introduce your 2026 You Go, Girl! Award recipients! 🥹

On October 10th, we gathered with over 300 attendees for our 6th Annual You Go, Girl! Awards, in celebration of the International Day of the Girl. Surrounded by family, friends, educators, mentors, and community members, we had the honour of celebrating an incredible group of girls nominated from across Ontario.

And now, we’re so excited to officially introduce this year’s award recipients!

🏆 Samia Ali — Young Star Award
🏆 Darsalam Haggar — Jeune Relève Award
🏆 Caneisha Edwards — Arts & Culture Award
🏆 Ashwini Selvakumaran — Global Citizen Award
🏆 Ivana Okpakovwodo — Black Girls in STEM Award
🏆 Brentajah Young — Youth Entrepreneurship Award
🏆 Jorja Hagins — Youth Extra-Mile Award
🏆 Tinuade Omoregie — Youth Trailblazer Award
🏆 Hena Rwamihigo — Youth Leadership Award
🏆 Lana Ashruf — One to Watch Award
🏆 Essey Molla — Girl’s Girl Choice Award

To our recipients, congratulations! We hope you walked away from this celebration knowing just how many people believe in you and recognize the incredible things you’re already doing.

And to every girl who was nominated this year, we hope you know that your accomplishments, your stories, and your contributions do not go unnoticed and deserve to be celebrated, regardless of any accolade.

Because the You Go, Girl! Awards have never been about celebrating just a handful of girls. They’re about creating a community where every girl knows she is worthy of being seen, supported, and celebrated.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s celebration possible. Here’s to our 2026 recipients and all the girls who continue to show us what it means to truly be, become, and belong.

As always, You Go, Girl! 💜

#YouGoGirlAwards #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #SistersInSync #HamOnt by @sistersinsync_org

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Today is officially International Day of the Girl, and we wanted to share a glimpse of our amazing celebration from our 6th Annual You Go, Girl! Awards!

How exciting it was to celebrate with over 300 girls, their families, teachers, and community members!

We invite you to reflect on this year’s theme, “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights,” and explore what that means to you. Around the world, millions of girls won’t have access to the same opportunities as we do, including education, safety, and the freedom to choose their own futures.

Today, as we celebrate girls and their achievements, let’s also remember the importance of advocating for their rights and investing in their potential.

Happy International Day of the Girl!

Stay tuned for more exciting recaps from our incredible celebration!🫶🏾🤭

📸 @seniorgumboy
#InternationalDayOfTheGirl #YouGoGirlAwards #SistersInSync #BeBecomeBelong by @sistersinsync_org

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We’re just TWO DAYS AWAY from our 6th Annual You Go, Girl! Awards 🥹

There is something extra special about knowing that so many families are choosing to spend part of their Thanksgiving weekend celebrating our girls with us.

From the proud parents and guardians to the siblings, friends, and loved ones cheering from their seats, these are the moments that make the You Go, Girl! Awards so meaningful 💗

To every family spending part of their Thanksgiving weekend with us, thank you for making our girls part of your celebration.

We can't wait to make more memories together this Saturday, October 10th 🌸

#YouGoGirl #SistersInSync #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #ThanksgivingWeekend
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Celebrating girls starts with a community willing to show up for them. 💜

The 6th Annual You Go, Girl! Awards, in celebration of the International Day of the Girl, would not be possible without the partners who continue to believe in our girls, invest in our communities, and help us create spaces where our girls can feel seen, celebrated, and supported.

A heartfelt thank you to our 2026 event partners:

✨Refuge Newcomer Health @refugehamilton
✨The Government of Canada @cdn.heritage
✨The City of Hamilton’s City Enrichment Fund @cityofhamilton

And if you’ve been thinking about being apart of the 2026 You Go, Girl! Awards, it’s not too late to join us… 👀

Interested in becoming a partner? Reach out to Efe at efe@sistersinsync.org for more information.

Because when our community comes together, girls get to see what’s possible.

#YouGoGirl #SistersInSync #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #HamiltonCommunityPartnership by @sistersinsync_org

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Last year, we had the honour of recognizing Zahra Hassan (@misswondrousoul) as the honorary recipient of our #BlackEducatorsMatter: Community Impact Award. 💜

As an educator, content creator, and mother, Zahra continues to make an impact both inside and outside of the classroom.

Honouring her at our 2025 You Go, Girl! Awards gave our girls an opportunity to see another example of what it can look like to use your experiences, talents, knowledge, and platform to create change that reaches far beyond yourself.

Because while this day centres the International Day of the Girl, part of protecting and investing in girlhood means making sure girls can look around the room and see women who have continued to make space for themselves, and bring others along with them.

In her speech last year, Zahra spoke directly to our community. One year later, her message still stays with all of us. 🥹

Every year, we have the opportunity to recognize someone special whose journey adds something meaningful to the room. Last year, that was Zahra.
And this year, we’re continuing that tradition as we prepare to honour Samia Ali (@samiaslife) with our #JustGettingStarted: Young Star Award. 🌟

We can’t wait to see everyone at the 6th Annual You Go, Girl! Awards, this Saturday, October 10th. 💜

#YouGoGirl #SistersInSync #InternationalDayOfTheGirl by @sistersinsync_org

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We’re just days away from the 6th Annual You Go, Girl! Awards, and we want to take a moment to recognize our incredible 2026 Award Sponsors! 💗

Each award represents an opportunity to invest directly in the girls who are leading, creating, breaking barriers, and making a difference in their communities.

To our Award Sponsors, thank you for ensuring that our girls’ accomplishments are met with meaningful support and investment in their futures!

We can’t wait to celebrate the girls you’re helping us honour this weekend on October 10th 🥹

#YouGoGirl #SistersInSync #InternationalDayOfTheGirl
#HamOnt #Hamilton by @sistersinsync_org

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To our St. Catharines girls, we’re finally here. 💗

We’re so excited to officially announce that BecomingHER is coming to St. Catharines!

For years, BecomingHER has created a space for Black girls to navigate the transition from girlhood to womanhood surrounded by sisterhood, support, and a community that reminds them they belong.

Now, we’re ready to grow that sisterhood; And this is only the beginning. 👀

🔗 Register today using the link in our bio!

#BecomingHER #SistersInSync #StCatharines #BeBecomeBelong by @sistersinsync_org

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We’re SO excited to announce that Samia Ali will be joining us at the 6th Annual You Go, Girl! Awards as the honorary recipient of our #JustGettingStarted: Young Star Award! 🌟

At just 11 years old, Samia has grown up sharing her personality, creativity, and confidence with audiences online. From creating content on her own YouTube channel, “Samia’s Life,” to working with brands and exploring opportunities in entertainment, Samia has already begun building a name for herself at an incredibly young age. Her content has captured the attention of millions, including Rihanna, who shared one of Samia’s early Fenty Beauty reviews!

Through it all, Samia continues to show us what it looks like for a young girl to simply be herself, have fun, create, and confidently take up space.

And the best part? She’s just getting started. 👀

We hope Samia’s story inspires our girls to pursue their passions, and recognize that they’re never too young to achieve something extraordinary.

We can’t wait to welcome Samia to Hamilton and celebrate her alongside all of our incredible 2026 nominees! 💜

📅 October 10, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
📍 Carmen’s Event Centre, Hamilton
🎟️ Ticket sales end on October 5th. Secure yours today!

#YouGoGirl #SistersInSync #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #SamiasLife by @sistersinsync_org

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Ottawa, BecomingHER is back! 💗

After bringing BecomingHER to Ottawa for the first time, connecting with an incredible group of girls, and watching a new sisterhood begin to form, we knew this couldn’t be a one-time thing.

So, we’re excited to officially announce that BecomingHER Ottawa is BACK for another cohort!

BecomingHER is a 6-week program created for Black girls to navigate the transition from girlhood to womanhood surrounded by sisterhood, support, and a community that encourages them to be, become, and belong.

🔗 Register today using the link in our bio! Ottawa, we’ll see you soon.

#BecomingHER #SistersInSync #Ottawa #BeBecomeBelong by @sistersinsync_org

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Meet Ife Alake, our 2025 #YouGoGirl: Youth Leadership Award recipient! 💜

Her journey is proof that celebrating our girls isn’t just about recognizing our own nominees and award winners, but encouraging ALL the girls in our audience to keep growing into their leadership, exploring their passions, and making their mark wherever they go.

So, where is Ife now? 👀 Ife is currently in her first year at Western University, where she is studying Biology while continuing to keep her love for both performing and impact, alive.

And now, it’s time to see who will follow in her footsteps!

This year, our Youth Leadership Award will recognize another group of incredible girls who are using their voices, taking initiative, showing up for their communities, and demonstrating that leadership can take many different forms.

Tickets for the 2026 You Go, Girl! Awards, in celebration of the International Day of the Girl, are on sale NOW!

Join us in celebrating a new group of incredible nominees who are already showing us what the next generation of leadership looks like. 💐

#YouGoGirl #SistersInSync #YouthLeadership #InternationalDayOfTheGirl by @sistersinsync_org

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Meet Stephanie Henry, our 2025 #WeSeeYou: Black Girls in STEM Award recipient! 💜

Stephanie reminds us that representation has the power to expand what a girl believes is possible for herself. Black girls have always belonged in STEM, and celebrating their accomplishments means making sure their brilliance, ambition, and contributions are visible.

So, where is Stephanie now? 👀 Stephanie is a student at McMaster University, where she is in her final year of pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She is also a Sexual Violence Prevention Peer Educator with McMaster University’s Equity and Inclusion Office, continuing to bring together her passion for health, education, advocacy, and community impact.

Stephanie has also continued working closely with Sisters in Sync and Refuge Newcomer Health through our Youth Black Health Advisory Table, helping ensure the voices and experiences of Black youth are represented in conversations surrounding their health and well-being.

And now, it’s time to see who will follow in her footsteps!

Tickets for the 2026 You Go, Girl! Awards, in celebration of the International Day of the Girl, are on sale NOW! Ticket sales end on October 5th.

Join us in celebrating a new group of incredible nominees who are exploring what’s possible and reminding Black girls everywhere that we see you, and you belong here. 💐

#YouGoGirl #BlackGirlsInSTEM #SistersInSync #InternationalDayOfTheGirl by @sistersinsync_org

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Meet Samara-Lee Jardine, our 2025 #ShesIconic: Youth Extra-Mile Award recipient! 💜

Her journey is proof that that celebrating our girls isn’t just about recognizing where they are today, but encouraging them to keep going, growing, and showing up for themselves even when the journey gets hard.

So, where is Samara-Lee now? 👀 Samara-Lee is currently serving as Vice-President of her Student Council at Cathedral High School, continuing to take on leadership within her school community while gaining hands-on experience as a co-op student at a criminal law firm in Hamilton.

And now, it’s time to see who will follow in her footsteps!

This year, our #ShesIconic: Youth Extra-Mile Award, presented in memory of Rashida Symoi Shepherd, will recognize another group of incredible girls who remind us that going the extra mile isn’t always about how far you go; sometimes, it’s about choosing to keep going when you feel like giving up.

Tickets for the 2026 You Go, Girl! Awards, in celebration of the International Day of the Girl, are on sale NOW!

Join us in celebrating a new group of incredible nominees who continue to show us what it means to go the extra-mile and make their mark. 💐

#YouGoGirl #SistersInSync #InternationalDayOfTheGirl by @sistersinsync_org

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