Programme
Welcome & Land Recognition
Tracy Van Kalsbeek
Executive Director, K-W Oktoberfest
Emcees
Robin & PJ
Country 106.7
Introduction of Special Guests & Greetings
Karen Redman
Regional Chair
Colette Watson
President of Rogers Sports & Media
Awards Presentations
Health & Wellness
Jenna Petker, Physician Recruitment Lead at the Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce
Skilled Trades
Mandy Bujold, Manager of Industry and Community Partnerships for Grand Valley Construction Association
Entrepreneur 40+
Miranda O'Sullivan, Real Estate Broker with Chestnut Park West
STEM
Sherry Shannon-Vanstone, Profound Impact
Keynote Speaker
Sarah Prevette
Speaker sponsored by Gowling WLG - Waterloo Region
Intermission
Online Silent Auction closes at 8:30pm
K-W Oktoberfest Remarks
Chef D
President, K-W Oktoberfest
Awards Presentations
Rising Star Under 40
Angela Korstanje, Piller's
Professional Over 40
Richia McCutcheon, Public Relations Manager, Home Hardware
Arts & Culture
Isabel Van Kuik and James Dannemann, Scotiabank
Educator
Bill Lemon, Associate Director of Business Services, Waterloo Region District School Board
Oktoberfest Cares
Katie Kneisel
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Ambassador, 2024-2025
Awards Presentations
Community Service
Rogers tv Representative
Group Achievement
Nancy Fox, IG Wealth Management, Fox Financial
Young Adult
Robin & PJ, Country 106.7
Lifetime Achievement
Gillian Alexander and Nicolette Del Ben, Schlegel Villages
Women of the Year Committee
Karina Graf
Chairperson of K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Committee