2026 Women of the Year Awards

The K-W Oktoberfest BMO Financial Group Women of the Year Awards recognizes and pays tribute to outstanding women* in Waterloo Region! Join us as we celebrate these incredible women on Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Doors open at 5:30pm - Awards begin at 7pm -  Bingemans (Marshall Hall), Kitchener.

Tickets are $75 which includes a selection of shareable light platters plus service fee. 
-Antipasto Mezze Board (Per Table of 8) (V) : Assorted Olives, Marinated Feta, Smoked Mozzarella, Pesto Bocconcini, Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Roasted Roma Tomato, EVOO and Balsamic Glaze Roots 
-Fire Dip Duo (Per Table of 8) (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
-Individual Black Forest Trifle Cups

Gather your friends & enhance your evening a "Celebration Package" upgrade! The package includes a reserved table of 8 tickets, two bottles of Jackson Triggs wine (one Reserve Chardonnay & one Merlot) and the Harp & Fin Signature Floral Bouquet for your host or a nominee!

New in 2026! Guests may add one of the following meal options to their General Admission Ticket or Celebration Package: 
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Thyme Jus, Mashed Potatoes & Medley of Vegetables 
- Vegetarian Stir Fry with Rice

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Please note: Nominees will be required to purchase a ticket at a discounted rate to the event on May 21st. Details will be provided to nominees by the Women of the Year committee. 

Each ticket / package is subject to a service fee. All ticket sales final - no refunds.

All tables are tables of 8. Celebration Tables are reserved seating. First come, first served seating for general admission ticket holders.

*Women of the Year are inclusive of all women, non-binary, transgender, two-spirited, women of all classes, races, sexualities, ableness, and identities. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest BMO Financial Group Women of the Year is for ALL women.