Georgian Gala
Georgian’s biennial signature gala event.
Thank you to all participants, sponsors, donors and volunteers who helped make Flourish: uniting for student success, presented by belairdirect, an extraordinary success.
Your generosity and support helped raise critical funds for student awards, scholarships and bursaries, as well as essential services like the Georgian FoodLocker. Together, we’re creating opportunities, reducing financial barriers and helping students flourish.
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About the gala
Georgian’s Gala, a signature biennial event, has raised more than $2 million since 2006. These critical proceeds provide vital support and have impacted thousands of students in financial need by providing bursaries, scholarships, awards, and boosting the support available through essential services like the Georgian FoodLocker.
Contact us
For sponsorship or general event inquiries please email advancement@georgiancollege.ca
2025 Gala Committee
Ali Khonsari (class of 1997 and hon. degree 2024), Co-chair
Owner and Vice President, Image Dental Laboratory
Past Chair, Georgian College Board of Governors 2022-23
Addison Wallwin (class of 2015 and 2019), Co-chair
Controller, Wallwin Electric Services Ltd.
Chris Adams
Founder and Managing Director, Adams Hamilton
David Bell
Associate Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations, Georgian College
Patty Bradley (class of 1995)
Senior Presidential Advisor and Government Relations, Georgian College
Alex Cardno
Wealth Advisor, Scotia Wealth Management
Parker Coulter
Broker of Record, Parker Coulter Realty
Courtney Duthie (class of 2014 and 2017)
Research Analyst, Institutional Research and Strategic Insights, Support Staff Representative, Georgian College
Ali Houston (class of 2007)
M Group
Melissa Hood
Manager, Conference and Event Services, Georgian College
Miranda McSorley (class of 2015)
Senior Development Officer, Georgian College
June Martin
Georgian retiree
Rob Mauro
Georgian College Advancement Committee
Marilyn Nigro
Faculty, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, Georgian College
Kelly Pottage
Associate Director, Engagement, Georgian College
Mira Ray
Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Georgian College
Astrid Vig-Bergsma
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Student Success, Georgian College
Mary-Anne Willsey
Past Chair of Georgian College Board of Governors, General Manager of Business Operations, Economic Development, Chippewas of Rama First Nation
Lynne Wood
Executive Director, Information Technology, Georgian College
Looking back at 2023
Georgian’s most recent gala, Ignite the Night: An Unrivaled Gala Experience, presented by BMO was a record-breaking success, raising more than $410,000 (net proceeds) for student success initiatives. The event, sold-out and hosted at Casino Rama Resort, welcomed 300 friends of Georgian, community leaders and industry partners for an unforgettable evening of fun and fundraising.
Thank you to our generous 2025 sponsors
Presenting sponsor
Venue sponsor
Media sponsor
Catalyst sponsors
Trailblazer sponsors
Pathfinder sponsors
Mentor sponsors
Builder sponsors
In-kind supporters
