51视频Gala
Georgian鈥檚 biennial signature gala event is Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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About the 51视频gala
Georgian鈥檚 Gala, a signature biennial event, has raised more than $1.4 million since 2006. These critical proceeds provide vital support and have impacted thousands of students in financial need by providing bursaries, scholarships, awards, and boosting the support available through essential services like the 51视频FoodLocker.
51视频鈥檚 2025 Gala,聽Flourish: uniting for student success, will carry this proud tradition forward. Standing as a cornerstone in our upcoming philanthropic endeavours, the 2025 Gala,聽Flourish: uniting for student success,聽will serve as a pivotal fundraising initiative with a聽far-reaching impact and directly fuel the academic aspirations of our most promising students who may struggle with financial insecurity.
The carefully chosen 2025 theme, 鈥淔lourish,鈥 underscores Georgian鈥檚 unwavering commitment to cultivating a nurturing ecosystem where every student鈥檚 unique potential can fully blossom. Georgian鈥檚 2025 event will showcase Georgian鈥檚 holistic approach to education, emphasizing academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development. By attending the 2025 Flourish Gala, guests will directly invest in the college鈥檚 mission to create an environment where students don鈥檛 merely succeed, but truly flourish and thrive.
Contact us
Sponsorship opportunities
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available.
Email Miranda McSorley or call 249.388.0781
General event inquiries
Email Jessica Finos or call 249.388.1248
2025 Gala Committee
Ali Khonsari (class of 1997 and hon. degree 2024), Co-chair
Owner and Vice President, Image Dental Laboratory
Past Chair, 51视频 Board of Governors 2022-23
Addison Wallwin (class of 2015 and 2019), Co-chair
Controller, Wallwin Electric Services Ltd.
Chris Adams
Founder and Managing Director, Adams Hamilton
David Bell
Associate Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations, 51视频
Patty Bradley (class of 1995)
Senior Presidential Advisor and Government Relations, 51视频
Alex Cardno
Wealth Advisor, Scotia Wealth Management
Parker Coulter
Broker of Record, Parker Coulter Realty
Courtney Duthie (class of 2014 and 2017)
Research Analyst, Institutional Research and Strategic Insights, Support Staff Representative, 51视频
Jessica Finos
Annual and Legacy Giving Officer, 51视频
Ali Houston (class of 2007)
M GROUP
Brianna McKenna
Manager, Conference and Event Services, 51视频
Miranda McSorley (class of 2015)
Senior Development Officer, 51视频
June Martin
51视频retiree
Rob Mauro
President, Flags Unlimited and 51视频 Advancement Committee
Marilyn Nigro
Faculty, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, 51视频
Kelly Pottage
Associate Director, Engagement, 51视频
Mira Ray
Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 51视频
Astrid Vig-Bergsma
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Student Success, 51视频
Mary-Anne Willsey
Past Chair of 51视频 Board of Governors, General Manager of Business Operations, Economic Development, Chippewas of Rama First Nation
Lynne Wood
Executive Director, Information Technology, 51视频
Looking back at 2023
Georgian鈥檚 most recent聽gala,聽Ignite the Night: An Unrivaled Gala Experience,聽presented by BMO聽was a record-breaking success, raising more than $410,000 (net聽proceeds) for student success initiatives. The event,聽sold-out and聽hosted at Casino Rama Resort, welcomed 300聽friends of Georgian, community leaders and industry partners for an unforgettable evening of fun and fundraising.
