Georgian gala: The signature event of the year

Georgian’s bi-ennial gala event, hosted at Casino Rama Resort, welcomes 300 guests and has raised more than $1 million to support scholarships, awards and bursaries for talented and deserving Georgian students since its inception in 2006. Guests experience a gourmet, five-course dinner with wine pairings, participate in an exciting electronic and live auction, and enjoy amazing entertainment and special remarks.

Here’s your chance to make a real difference and spark student success!

All proceeds from this signature event benefit Georgian’s awards, scholarships and bursary program. Your investment will open doors, remove barriers and support the delivery of an unrivaled student experience at Georgian. Help ensure that financial hardship doesn’t prevent aspiring students from pursuing their dreams.

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Event details

Date: Friday, Nov. 3
Location: Casino Rama Resort

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Call 705.241.3122 to discuss exclusive sponsorship opportunities.

General event inquiries

Email Jessica Comella or call 249.388.1248.

Master of ceremonies and host
James Cunningham

Musical entertainment by
Dwayne Gretzky

Dwayne Gretzky is a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. A 10+ piece juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicians ignites audiences with their charm, fidelity and theatrical flair. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 600 songs.

Meet the 2023 gala committee

Ali Khonsari, Co-chair

Owner and Vice President of Image Dental Laboratory
Past Chair of the Georgian College Board of Governors 2022-23
Business Marketing Administration (class of 1997)

Addison Wallwin, Co-chair

Controller, Wallwin Electric Services Ltd.
Pre-health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate (class of 2015) and Business Administration – Accounting (class of 2019)

Chris Adams

Founder and Managing Director, Adams Hamilton

David Bell

Associate Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations, Georgian College

Sara Bentham

Director, Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, Georgian College

Patty Bradley

Senior Presidential Advisor and Government Relations, Georgian College
Tourism Management (class of 1995)

Alex Cardno

Wealth Advisor, Scotia Wealth Management

Melissa Cardoso

Chief Marketing Officer, JKR Agency
Travel and Tourism (class of 2018)

Paulo Cardoso

Chief Partnerships Officer, JKR Agency
Business – Marketing (class of 2018)

Parker Coulter

Broker of Record
Parker Coulter Realty

Sheila Delaney

Community leader

Marilyn Nigro

Faculty, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, Georgian College

Cathy Turner

Community leader

Mary-Anne Willsey

Operations Oversight, Mariposa Market Stores
Vice chair, Board of Governors, Georgian College

Get inspired

Our last gala, Georgian’s Crystal Ball, presented by BMO Bank of Montreal in 2019, was a resounding success, raising more than $200,000 to support student success initiatives at Georgian College. The event, which was hosted at Casino Rama Resort, welcomed close to 300 guests and brought the total amount raised by this event to more than $1 million since its inception in 2006.

This biennial event was cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are excited to welcome our friends and supporters back to the gala in 2023!