Gala Gossip

Welcome to the 20th Gala Dinner of Culinary Inspirations!

 

2024 Gala Chefs

Early Bird Winners 

 

Thank You to Roche! 

Early Bird Draw

Tickets purchased by midnight Sunday, February 18th will be entered to win one of our two Early Bird prizes. 

Prize 1: Standard Guest Room at Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg for the night of March 16th. Parking not included. (not transferable to a different date)

Prize 2: 12 bottles of assorted wine

 

2024 Emcees Cory Prestayko & Greig Blamey

Chapter President, Cory Prestayko and Manitoba Bleeding Disorders Program physiotherapist, Greig Blamey will be guiding our Gala guests through the evening. Get ready for an entertaining evening! 

 

The Comedy Illusions of Greg Wood & Apprentices

We are delighted to welcome back award winning magician Greg Wood to the gala stage! Greg is an award-winning magician, comedian and speaker. He has performed his own brand of comedy and illusions across Canada, a dozen US states and in ten countries on five continents. He is a three-time winner of Winnipeg’s “Best of Variety Act” and has twice won Manitoba’s close-up illusionist award. Greg and his two apprentices, Wynter and Tarek will dazzle the crowd with their show! 

 

Manitoba Liquor Mart 2024 Wine Sponsor

Thank you to Manitoba Liquor Mart for supporting the Chapter by returning as the 2024 Wine Sponsor. We look forward to experiencing the pairings selected for each course! It is an excellent opportunity to try something new or enjoy something familiar. Many of our Gala guests have discovered a new favourite over the years. We are working with Manitoba Liquor Mart to offer something new and exciting for our guests. Stay tuned!   

 

Chapter Members Supporting as Sponsors

The success of this event is due to the support of Chapter members. We are so please to welcome back Katherine and Bruce Cameron as a Course Sponsor! The Camerons served on the Gala Committee for nine years! Kathy served as Chair for two of the nine years and Bruce has been integral to the prizes offered a the event. 2024 is the lucky 7th year that Katherine and Bruce have supported as a Course Sponsor! Thank you Katherine and Bruce! 

Dana Beljanic and Bill Featherstone are joining us for the first time as a Course Sponsor! Dana has served for 10 years on the Gala Committee, two of those as Chair. Dana has been a driving force in liaising with the event chefs, making sure deadlines are met and the chefs get the ingredients they need. Bill and Dana have supported the Gala at various levels over the years: Bronze, Décor and Designated Driver sponsors. Thank you Dana and Bill!