5 GEORGIANVIEW FALL 2023
GEORGIAN GALA
Two dedicated alumni and the volunteer gala committee
they led helped Georgian raise more than $410,000
at its Ignite the Night: An Unrivaled Gala Experience
presented by BMO in November.
Graduates Ali Khonsari (class of 1997), who is a past chair
of Georgian's Board of Governors, and Addison Wallwin
(classes of 2015 and 2019) worked with their dedicated
committee of Georgian alumni, staff and supporters for
almost a year to create an evening that brought together
300 members of the Georgian community, including
sponsors, donors and friends, to raise funds to help
students.
The night included the Unrivaled Student Experience
Showcase, featuring cutting-edge equipment and
demonstrations by students and faculty, offering guests
hands-on engagement with the unrivaled technology
and innovation that drives student learning at Georgian.
Guests were also shown several videos from students,
like Paul Dyck, a student in the Marine Engineering
Technology program who shared how much receiving
scholarships, awards, bursaries and/or food from the
Georgian Food Locker meant to them.
Paul, who's set to graduate in 2024, expressed his
immense gratitude for the support he received through
donor-funded scholarships and other financial assistance
at Georgian in a video he made aboard a ship on the
Panama Canal during a work experience for school.
to help students at fundraising gala
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Georgian graduates and gala co-chairs Ali Khonsari (class of 1997), left,
and Addison Wallwin (classes of 2015 and 2019) present a cheque for
$410,000 to Georgian President and CEO Kevin Weaver.
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Paul Dyck, Marine Engineering Technology student
The money raised will go toward scholarships, awards
and bursaries, as well as the Georgian Food Locker,
which provides emergency groceries to students
in need. The goal of raising $25,000 for the food
locker was matched, dollar for dollar, by gala sponsor
belairdirect and was exceeded quickly that evening
thanks to generous donors.
"Awards, scholarships and bursaries open doors, create
access and help make dreams come true. Every day,
I see the difference that donor support has on our
students and the Georgian experience," said Kevin
Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College. "I
want to thank all of our guests, sponsors, donors and
volunteers for their generous support of Georgian and
helping us deliver truly unrivaled experiences."
It was a truly unrivaled night.
Hear from Paul why he's grateful for the support he
received through donor-funded scholarships
Watch how the gala guests put the fun in fundraising
