Georgian Gala
Georgian’s biennial signature gala event is Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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About the Georgian gala
Georgian’s Gala, a signature biennial event, has raised more than $1.6 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 Georgian FoodLocker.
УԹ’s 2025 Gala, Flourish: uniting for student success, will carry this proud tradition forward. Standing as a cornerstone in our upcoming philanthropic endeavours, the 2025 Gala, Flourish: uniting for student success, will serve as a pivotal fundraising initiative with a 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, “Flourish,” underscores Georgian’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a nurturing ecosystem where every student’s unique potential can fully blossom. Georgian’s 2025 event will showcase Georgian’s 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’s mission to create an environment where students don’t 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, УԹ 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, УԹ
Patty Bradley (class of 1995)
Senior Presidential Advisor and Government Relations, УԹ
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, УԹ
Jessica Finos
Annual and Legacy Giving Officer, УԹ
Ali Houston (class of 2007)
M GROUP
Brianna McKenna
Manager, Conference and Event Services, УԹ
Miranda McSorley (class of 2015)
Senior Development Officer, УԹ
June Martin
Georgian retiree
Rob Mauro
President, Flags Unlimited and УԹ Advancement Committee
Marilyn Nigro
Faculty, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, УԹ
Kelly Pottage
Associate Director, Engagement, УԹ
Mira Ray
Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, УԹ
Astrid Vig-Bergsma
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Student Success, УԹ
Mary-Anne Willsey
Past Chair of УԹ Board of Governors, General Manager of Business Operations, Economic Development, Chippewas of Rama First Nation
Lynne Wood
Executive Director, Information Technology, УԹ
Looking back at 2023
Georgian’s most recent gala, Ignite the Night: An Unrivaled Gala Experience, presented by BMO was a record-breaking success, raising more than $410,000 (net proceeds) for student success initiatives. The event, sold-out and hosted at Casino Rama Resort, welcomed 300 friends of Georgian, community leaders and industry partners for an unforgettable evening of fun and fundraising.
