A Gala Fundraising Dinner
in Support of
St. Mary's Academy
January 24 | 2026
OVER 70% SOLD!
IGNITE, SMA’s signature fundraising gala, raises critical funds for
bursaries and school programs that ignite opportunity,
spark ambition, and embolden girls to Hold High the Torch.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Academy,
a powerful celebration of the limitless potential of young women
and the life-changing power of education.
* CLICK HERE to buy your tickets today. *
A single spark can set the world aglow
WHAT WILL THE NIGHT ENTAIL?
The evening will begin with a stylish pre-dinner reception featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres, wine, and craft beer, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration. Guests will then enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner and moving entertainment. The festivities continue with a dynamic after-party where DJ Mama Cutsworth will keep the energy high late into the night.
Special thanks to our generous partners: wine sponsor Jones & Company Wine Merchants, beer sponsor Good Neighbour Brewing Co., and catering sponsor WOW! Catering, whose support helps make this extraordinary evening possible.
This is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT?
You can still join the excitement! The IGNITE online auction launches January 14, 2026, featuring an incredible selection of prizes, one-of-a-kind experiences, and exclusive packages curated for this year’s gala. From dining to boutique gifts and local treasures, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re attending in person or cheering us on from afar, you can bid, out-bid, and support SMA, all while helping us build even greater momentum leading up to the big night.
Stay tuned for exciting prize announcements!
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Flame Sponsors
Torch Sponsors
Tartan Sponsors
Wine Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Kelly Boulay
The Hanson Family
Beer Sponsor
Catering Sponsor
CALL FOR SPONSORS
We believe that empowering young women through education is one of the most powerful ways to build a better world. This belief is at the heart of IGNITE, SMA’s signature fundraising gala. On January 24, 2026, we will gather together for a very special evening at the Academy to celebrate the strength, courage, and limitless potential of our students and alumnae.
We invite you to stand with us as a sponsor, helping to ensure that every qualifying student has the opportunity to benefit from SMA’s world-class faith-filled learning environment.
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For more information and a complete list of sponsorship benefits, CLICK HERE or contact:
SMA Advancement Office
advancement@smamb.ca | 204-560-6924
Your sponsorship fuels more
than an evening.
When you sponsor IGNITE,
you stand behind every SMA student
—past, present, and future—
and ignite a movement.
As a sponsor, your organization will:
- Be celebrated as a champion of Catholic education, female empowerment, and community impact;
- Gain meaningful visibility among our diverse and loyal network of alumnae, families, and supporters;
- Help expand access and enrich program offerings that support holistic student growth;
- Be the spark that lights the way for a new generation of women leaders guided by faith, rooted in compassion, and united in purpose.
THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE
Niclas Bembenek
Madison Barron (Harding '09)
Michael Boucher
Kelly Boulay
Jennifer Busch (Kennedy '90)
Catherine Cronin-Licharson '75
Laura Davey '05
Sylvia Falconer (Bator '01)
Hildegart Gonzalez Magana
Gillian Hauser
Bailey Harris '98
Michelle Klus
Alexandra Malkiewicz '14
Adriane McElrea
Jennifer Moncrieff (Kavanagh '84)
Lianne Pereux '98
Susan Erjavec Parker '92
Carolyn Ritchie '01
Michelle Saltel (Moore '95)
Janine Stephens (Hanson '01)
Connie Yunyk (Scerbo '77)