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
Jacqueline Hewson
Vice President and Market Leader with BMO Private Wealth & BMO Nesbitt Burns
Awards Presentations
Arts & Culture
Darren Bondy, Onward Media Group
STEM
Carleigh Nicholas, Perimeter Institute
Health & Wellness
Bonnie Frank, Greater KW Chamber of Commerce
Community Service
Henrique Reis, Reis Informatica
Educator
Darryl Fletcher (Chef D), President of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Skilled Trades
Mandy Bujold, Grand Valley Construction Association
Intermission
Online Silent Auction closes at 8:30pm
Keynote Speakers
Fireside Chat with Joan Fisk & Rochelle Williams
Moderated by Tracy Van Kalsbeek
Speaker sponsored by Gowling WLG - Waterloo Region
Awards Presentations
Professional Over 40
Trisha Owens, Home Hardware
Vanguard Under 40
Rachel Bronzovich, Piller's Fine Foods
Entrepreneur Over 40
Isabel Van Kuik and James Dannemann, Scotiabank
K-W Oktoberfest Remarks
Darryl Fletcher (Chef D)
President, K-W Oktoberfest
Awards Presentations
Group Achievement
Andre Killingbeck, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Ambassador
Young Adult
Jennifer Breaton, YW Kitchener-Waterloo
Lifetime Achievement
Gillian Alexander, Schlegel Villages
Women of the Year Committee
Karina Graf
Chairperson of K-W Oktoberfest BMO Financial Group Women of the Year Committee