Honouring 50 years of Women of the Year
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Marshall Hall, Bingemans
2025 Keynote Speaker
proudly presented by


Sarah Prevette
Sarah Prevette has developed transformational strategy for some of the world's most renowned brands including Google and Apple. Globally recognized for her work in human centered design and entrepreneurship, she is proud to work alongside an incredible team on transforming education. Prevette’s organization, Future Design School, has led strategic work in over 65 countries and is at the forefront of AI adoption. The Founder of popular technology news site, BetaKit, Prevette has an illustrious history of innovation as a serial entrepreneur, high profi le investor and strategic advisor to numerous organizations. She was recently honored with an Inspiring Leader Award for her visionary leadership and her company was recognized as one Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators. She has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America and one of the “Top 20 Power Elite” by Canadian Business.
2025 Hosts
We are pleased to announce Robin & PJ as the hosts of the 2025 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards! “Robin and PJ” wake up Waterloo Region with Today’s Country and the Best Throwbacks. Robin Farrell is known for her positive energy, crazy sense of humour and her fur baby, ‘Otis the Wonder Dog”. Robin is a fabulous cheerleader for women’s causes having performed as a keynote speaker and presenter in the past. PJ, (Paul Johnson) is a proud father of 5 (that’s not a type-o!) who fell in love with country radio after spending years in sports television. PJ is Robin’s hilarious co-conspirator and together, “Mornings with Robin and PJ” start your day feeling great with humour and honest conversation. Weekdays, 5:30am to 10am on Country 106.7.


Presentation of the Jennifer Campbell Scholarship Award
We are excited to present the Jennifer Campbell Youth Scholarship to the winner of the Young Adult Award.
Silent Auction
Donate to the Oktoberfest Cares silent auction here!
Thank you to all the incredible sponsors and community members who donated items to the Women of the Year Oktoberfest Cares silent auction!