Gala

The Gibsons Community Building Society’s annual Gala Fundraiser & Tribute, presented by TELUS, is our signature fundraising event and an opportunity for the community to gather (even virtually) and celebrate another wonderful year of fun, fellowship, entertainment, celebration and philanthropy. As one of the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated events, our Gala attracts more than 225 guests, many of whom are business and community leaders who split their time between the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver. Funds raised through this event, support the Society’s bold vision to create a vibrant hub of Coastal life. Guests give generously so that the Gibsons Community Building Society can continue to provide community and educational programs at Gibsons Public Market and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre.

2021 Virtual Gala

TRIBUTE

Gibsons Community Building Society is proud to announce Brian Smith as the recipient of the 2021 Darren Entwistle Community Builder Award. The Award, established in 2017, honours outstanding community leadership helping to build a healthy, caring and thriving community.

Brian Smith is being honoured for his success as the foremost proponent of social entrepreneurship and local impact on the Sunshine Coast.

Brian is a visionary leader and an accomplished entrepreneur and investor. He brings innovative thinking and determination to his career defining focus on sustainable business and impactful economic development. Having founded and led successful non-profits, for-profits, and co-ops, Brian is uniquely skillful in a variety of models that can have positive social and environmental impact.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Choose the full Gala experience and enjoy a gourmet meal provided by Emelle’s Market Bistro – a choice of Pork Tenderloin, Pacific Wild Ling Cod or Vegan Wellington – delivered in personalized packaging, along with a signature cocktail, and wine! All you need to participate is a ticket and access to a device (Smart TV, computer, laptop, iPad, tablet, or smart phone) with an internet connection. Prior to the event, one of our dedicated staff or volunteers will walk you through set-up.

BECOME A HOST

Interested in hosting your own small gathering of friends?

Please contact: info@gibsonspublicmarket.com

TICKETS

Full Gala experience: $175; includes gourmet meal – Pork Tenderloin, Pacific Wild Ling Cod or Vegan Wellington – and beverages – signature cocktail and wine (minimum $100 tax receipt)

Light Gala experience: $125; no meal or beverages ($125 tax receipt)

MEAL OPTIONS

Your Full Gala experience ticket comes with the following meal options for you to enjoy:

Grilled pork tenderloin with roasted plums and Armagnac compound butter
Wild pacific ling cod baked with barberry tamarind sunshine coast citrus olive oil
Vegan wellington with puy lentils, beet and butternut squash, wild mushroom and kale chili onion compote

Each nested on chard leaf with sumac scented quinoa and Goodacre Market’s early harvest herbed vegetables, including a fall crunch salad with shaved fennel, golden beets, radish, pomegranate, and minted limoncello dressing.

The Purgola Dessert

Triple chocolate mousse terrine
Cranberry cabernet sauvingnon wine reduction
Sugared cranberry + cocoa nibs

Each meal comes with a signature cocktail and red or white wine.

VOLUNTEER

Our Gala would not be possible without the wonderful support of Volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please follow this link.

OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS & DONORS!

This event brings together caring sponsors, donors, guests and volunteers who share our values and are looking to make a real impact in the lives of Coastal residents and visitors alike, showcasing the Sunshine Coast and supporting community economic development.

THANK YOU 2021 GALA SPONSORS:

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Trudene + Bill Longman

Silver Sponsors

Dolores Houghton
Pam Robertson + Pete Macdonald
Sunshine Coast Credit Union

Patrons

Mo Bird + Nancy Bennett; Carol Carr-Andersson + Tomas Andersson; Barb Cochran + Peter Grant; Shana + Hardy Forzley; Georgy + Bill Good; Lisa + Ralph Hilton; Jan Keast; Judi + Len Libin; Bill Marshall; Pamela McElheran + Steve Bailey; Leslie Nicholls; Anne Niklewicz + Rainer Borkenhagen; Andree Olivier + Mikal Fisher; Sheila + Doug Rogers; Kris + Tom Roper; Judy Rother + Errol Lipschitz; Lura + Burt Smulders; Linda Sonntag; John Sverre; Nancy + Gerry Zipursky; Interdependent Investments; Shaw Sabey & Associates; Shoreline Automated Home Systems; SuperValu; Watson Goepel

Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Email probertson@gibsonspublicmarket.com

Gala Tickets

Purchase your tickets today!

Deadline Monday, September 27

BUY NOW

Online Auction

Our online auction is active now! Closes at 8:00pm on Sunday, October 3, 2021. BID NOW

Live Auction

Our Live Auction starts at 5:00pm on Saturday, October 2, 2021 with the live finale at 7:30pm during our Gala.

PREVIEW COMING SOON!

Raffle

Chance to win one of 3 Great Prizes!

STAY TUNED!

Meet our People

Our first contact with the Market was a tour offered by Georgy Good when the Market was nearing completion. We were impressed by the vision of the market as a community hub and a gathering place which could host a variety of activities.

I love seeing the regulars. The people who come in every week and enjoy a meal at Emelle’s and then head downstairs to pick up their groceries. It's nice to be that place where they can relax

I quit my office job to live the dream and start a bakery. I never thought the best part of owning my own business would be the customers

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2021 Virtual Gala

TRIBUTE

WHAT TO EXPECT

BECOME A HOST

TICKETS

MEAL OPTIONS

VOLUNTEER

OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS & DONORS!

THANK YOU 2021 GALA SPONSORS:

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Patrons

Gala Tickets

Online Auction

Live Auction

Raffle

Meet our People

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