2022 Citizen of Courage Award - Heather Wynands

Heather Wynands

Heather’s story is one of soul-bearing, survival, and advocacy as she told the story of her, a vulnerable woman, navigating her way through personal trauma to reduce the stigma of sexual assault victims. Since sharing her story, Heather has received significant volumes of communication from those inspired by her story. This has empowered others to seek justice and support others who have had similar circumstances. Heather's advocacy has helped other victims to voice their stories and seek justice as domestic violence continues to be a significant threat in our society.