2026 WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Marshall Hall, Bingemans
Nominations Open in January 2026
Join Us as a Women of the Year Sponsor
Become a Women of the Year sponsor and help celebrate, elevate and empower exceptional women in our community. From award category sponsorships to event partnerships, your support directly fuels meaningful recognition and connection. Discover how you can make a difference. Connect with Laurie Davison, Business Development Manager, to explore sponsor levels and benefits.
Honouring 50 years of Women of the Year!
Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10am to 6pm at Bingemans (Marshall Hall), Kitchener
Building on the 50-year legacy of the K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards, the Waterloo Region Women’s Expo expands the celebration of women’s achievements and contributions to our community.
Who We Are
Women Celebrating Women
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has been proudly bringing the Women of the Year awards to our community for five decades. What an incredible legacy to celebrate!
As our organization grows and evolves, we look forward to becoming more than just an awards ceremony. Introducing the Waterloo Region Women's Expo in 2025. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect with other women in our community through social events, speaker seminars, and more.
About the Awards
The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Women of the Year ceremony is an annual tradition that has been celebrating women in our community since its inception in 1975.
The Jennifer Campbell Youth Scholarship
Longtime local broadcaster and morning host at Country 106.7 made an indelible impression on our community. Her legacy will shine on forever with the Jennifer Campbell Youth Scholarship in partnership with Oktoberfest Cares and the K-W Oktoberfest Women of the Year Awards.
Each year, the Jennifer Campbell Youth Scholarship will be presented to the winner of the Young Adult Award.