A Gala Fundraising Dinner
in Support of
St. Mary's Academy

January 24 | 2026

On behalf of St. Mary’s Academy, thank you for the incredible spirit of giving this community demonstrated at the IGNITE Gala a few weeks ago. What we witnessed that evening was truly inspiring, and we remain deeply touched and extremely grateful for your overwhelming support. Thanks to our many partners and supporters, deserving students can access the transformational education they need to shine—now and always.

We are excited to share a gallery of photos from the event so you can relive the memories and share them with your friends and family:

* CLICK HERE to visit SMA's photography platform *

We look forward to sharing more information about the impact of the evening in the weeks and months ahead. In the meantime, please know that your continued engagement helps keep the SMA spirit alive. Whether through events like IGNITE or other partnership opportunities, we hope you will remain part of this vibrant community and continue to help us carry the SMA mission forward.

a group of women dressed in formal attire with a fancy table setting in the foreground
a group of people sitting and a projector screen in the background with a word that says "Ignite"
a group of SMA students holding candles and singing on a small platform

RAFFLE WINNER

a luxurious sapphire ring

"St. Mary’s Blue" Sapphire Ring

Winner:
Julia Fast

Ticket No. 251

Prize:
"St. Mary's Blue" Sapphire Ring ($13,250 VALUE) 

Draw Date:
Saturday, January 24, 2026

Licensee Name:
St. Mary’s Academy Foundation Inc.

License No. LGCA 259-RF-50234

IGNITE ONLINE AUCTION

NOW CLOSED

* CLICK HERE to visit SMA's online auction platform *

All proceeds support the SMA Bursary Program. 

Featuring 85 amazing prize packages including exciting getaways,
gourmet dining, exclusive sports and entertainment experiences, and more.
Don't wait too long to snag your favourite items as the Online Auction
must close the night of the gala on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30 PM.

a group of people on blue and yellow floaties, floating together on a river with trees in the background
a group of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on a black background
a group of people in a theatre listening to an orchestra performance

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Flame Sponsors

Wine Sponsor

Torch Sponsors

Tartan Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Beer Sponsor

Catering Sponsor

Dessert Sponsor

Print Sponsor

Event Sponsors

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)