2026 Women of the Year Awards

The K‑W Oktoberfest BMO Financial Group Women of the Year Awards celebrates and honours outstanding women* across Waterloo Region who are making a meaningful impact in our community. Join us for an inspiring evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Location: Marshall Hall, Bingemans
Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Awards Ceremony: 7:00 PM
Ticket Variants: General Admission Ticket | Celebration Package (Table of 8) | Corporate Table Package | + Optional Meal Add-On

General Admission Ticket – $75: Your ticket includes a selection of shareable light platters and dessert. Shared Platters (Per Table of 8) Include:
Antipasto Mezze Board (V): Assorted olives, marinated feta, smoked mozzarella, pesto bocconcini, grilled zucchini and eggplant, roasted peppers, roasted Roma tomato, EVOO and balsamic glaze.
Fire Dip Duo (GF, VG, H): Smoky beet hummus and spicy carrot tahini dip served with locally made potato chips, sweet potato chips, and blue corn tortilla chips.
Dessert: Individual Black Forest trifle cups.

Celebration Package: Enhance your evening with a Celebration Package, perfect for groups celebrating together. Includes: Reserved table for 8 guests, 2 bottles of wine from Jackson‑Triggs (1 Reserve Chardonnay & 1 Merlot), Harp & Fin Signature Floral Bouquet for your host or a nominee

Meal add-on & Corporate table sales are now closed for 2026. 

Important Information:

• Nominees will have access to discounted tickets. Details will be provided directly by the Women of the Year committee.

• All tables seat 8 guests.

• Celebration Packages include reserved seating.

• General Admission seating is first-come, first-served.

• Each ticket or package is subject to a service fee.

• All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

*Women of the Year celebrates all women, including non-binary, transgender, and Two-Spirit individuals, and welcomes women of all classes, races, sexualities, abilities, and identities.