You Deserve it!
FEO Award Recipients represent Ontario’s festivals and events' finest in the industry. Among others, awards program includes the Top 100- a select group well-known and respected celebrations in the province; Service Excellence – Highlighting the accomplishments of festival and event suppliers; Municipality of the Year – showcasing the most active Municipalities in the Province providing fun activities for their community; As well as a long list of Achievement Awards that cover a variety of categories such as Volunteer, Sponsor of the Year, Social Media Campaign, Best new festival or event and many others.
FEO Hall of Fame
Joanne Robbins - Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
Inducted in 2023 Welcome Joanne Robbins from Port Elgin Pumpkinfest to the Festivals and events...
Christine Morgan - City of Richmond Hill
Inducted in 2022 Christine started her career in Richmond Hill in the early 90’s as the Wave Pool...
Raya Shadursky - Toronto Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival
Inducted in 2022 The festival celebrated its 25th Anniversary in September 2021 and Raya has been...
Lori Albanese - City of Niagara Fals
Inducted in 2022 With the many high-profile events and programs that Lori had to manage each year,...
Kathleen Thomas - Multicultural Council and Carrousel of the Nations
Inducted in 2022 Through her role as Executive Director for the past 30 years, she has been the...
Delores MacAdam - City of Ottawa
Inducted in 2020 There would be an absolute void in the Festivals and Events industry if Delores...
Deb Dalziel - Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Inducted in 2020 Deb is an outstanding mentor, leader and coach. She leads by example in the...
Guy Laflamme - Ottawa 2017
Inducted in 2019 Guy Laflamme was the Director of the Ottawa 2017 year-long calendar of...
Stephen Hollingshead - North Ontario Regional Tourism Association
Inducted in 2018 Since his first industry experience over 30 years ago he has striven for and...
Maria Fortunato - Hamilton Halton Brant Tourism Association (RTO 3)
Inducted in 2018 Maria has held numerous positions in both the not for profit and governmental...
Mike Mueller - City of Burlington
Inducted in 2018 Mike Mueller was an employee at the City of Burlington for nearly 40 years. Mike...
Guy Lamarche - City of Timmins
Inducted in 2018 Guy started his career in the tourism industry in 1979. He boasts over 39 years...
Shane Sargant - Township of Clearview
Inducted in 2017 Shane Sargant possessed a post graduate diploma in Special Events and a diploma...
Michael Langford - Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport
Inducted in 2017 Michael began his career working in publicity for a performing arts company in...
Ian McMillan - Tourism Sault Ste. Marie
Inducted in 2017 Ian McMillan was appointed the first Executive Director of Tourism Sault Ste....
Judi McIntyre - Markham and York Region
Inducted in 2016 Judi has worked and volunteered throughout Markham and York Region extensively...
Darren Winger - Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration & International Trade
Inducted in 2015 Darren Winger's long history of involvement with FEO and with countless community...
Sarah Wood - Niagara Parks Commission
Inducted in 2015 Sarah Wood is the Senior Manager of Events, Programming and Sponsorship...
Patrick Taylor - TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Inducted in 2014 Responsible for the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Patrick Taylor serves as Executive...
Gerry Ginsberg - Canada Blooms
Inducted in 2014 Gerry’s career has included employment in senior management positions in...
John Thorpe - Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Inducted in 2013 John Thorpe was born in Vancouver and grew up in Oakville, Ontario. He went to...
Chuck Jackson - Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival
Inducted in 2012 Chuck Jackson is the Founder and Artistic Director of the annual Tim Hortons...
Lloyd Grinham - Hillside Festival
Inducted in 2012 Lloyd Grinham has been a volunteer with the Hillside Festival since 1999. Lloyd...
Walt Metulynsky - City of Windsor Parks & Recreation
Inducted in 2012 Employed by the City of Windsor Department of Parks and Recreation for over 35...
Mark Monahan - Ottawa Bluesfest
Inducted in 2011 Mark Monahan is the founder of the Ottawa Bluesfest. Mark fills the role of...
Lloyd Turner - Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council
Inducted in 2011 As Program Director of the HFAHC, Lloyd is responsible for for the organization...
WILLIAM M. DURON Chair – Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Chief Executive Office – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Inducted in 2011 William M. Duron has over 30 years of management experience in the media and...
Rae MacCulloch - Glengarry Highland Games
Inducted in 2010 Rae dedicated her life as a volunteer for more than 50 years. Rae, with the help...
Gino Latini - 3L Productions
Inducted in 2009 Gino Latini has over thirty years of experience in event production, stage...
Shelley Merlo - Niagara College
Inducted in 2009 Shelley’s event industry experiences span over 20 years. Her position as the...
Peter Booker - Royal Botanical Gardens
Inducted in 2009 Peter started working for the City of Hamilton in 1974. His positions included...
David Veres - Niagara College
Inducted in 2008 David is currently the Dean of the Hospitality & Tourism Division at Niagara...
Larry Blundell - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Inducted in 2008 Larry is the Executive Director of the Kitchener- Waterloo Oktoberfest. He has...
Donna Gregg - Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Bon Soo Winter Carnival
Inducted in 2007 Donna began her career in the festivals and events industry in 1985 when she...
Tom Johnston - SouthWestern Ontario Festivals & Events Magazine
Inducted in 2006 Mr. Johnston, owner of Tom Johnston marketing in London, Ontario was a lifelong...
Anna Bradford - Hamilton Civic Museums
Inducted in 2006 Anna was involved with the Association's growth and development in the 90's....
Cathy Seguin - City of North Bay
Inducted in 2005 Cathy Seguin is currently the Manager of Arenas and Facilities with the City of...
Jan Bonhomme - Alliance Advantage
Inducted in 2005 Jan, the owner of Alliance Advantage, an event management company was the...
Doug Little - Canadian Tulip Festival
Inducted in 2004 Doug Little spent many years as the Marketing Manager for the Canadian Tulip...
Greg Bailey - Winter Festival of Lights
Inducted in 2003 Greg Bailey who retired in 2002, was the Manager of the Winter Festival of Lights...
Dick Farrow - Town of New Liskeard
Inducted in 2003 Mr. Farrow is best known in the festivals and events Industry, as the Recreation...
Thérèse St-Onge - National Capital Commission
Inducted in 2003 Thérèse St-Onge (CFEE) recently retired from the National Capital Commission, as...
Dana MacFarlane - Complete Rent-Alls
Inducted in 2022 Dana has worked and contributed his personal time to the festivals and events...
James Thomson - Dynamic Displays - Windsor
Inducted in 2002 Jim Thomson started his business out of his home and grew it to an international...
Yvette Ward - Welland Rose Festival
Inducted in 2002 Yvette Ward has dedicated much of her life to making Welland a better place to...
Bill Stewart - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Inducted in 2001 Bill Stewart has made a tremendous contribution to the Festivals industry. First...
Rhéal Leroux, Winterlude, Festival franco-ontarien and Les Jeux de la Francophonie
Inducted in 2001 Before founding his own company, Rhéal Leroux and Associates Inc., Rhéal worked...
Bill Powell - Hamilton-Wentworth Creative Arts Inc., Festival of Friends
Inducted in 2001 Retired in 2000 as Executive Director of Hamilton's Creative Arts, and the...
Jaye Robinson - City of Toronto
Inducted in 2000 Jaye was appointed Director of Toronto Special Events in 1998. Prior to that, she...
FEO Awards Recipients
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FEO 2023 Top 100 Awards (part one)
Niagara Falls, Ontario (March 8, 2023) Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) is proud to announce the 2023 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario. These Top 100 recipients represent festivals an...
Read MoreFEO 2023 Top 100 Awards (part two)
Niagara Falls, Ontario (March 8, 2023) Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) is proud to announce the 2023 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario. These Top 100 recipients represent festivals an...
Read MoreFEO 2023 Top 100 Awards (part three)
Niagara Falls, Ontario (March 8, 2023) Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) is proud to announce the 2023 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario. These Top 100 recipients represent festivals an...
Read MoreFEO 2023 Top 100 Awards (part four)
Niagara Falls, Ontario (March 8, 2023) Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) is proud to announce the 2023 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario. These Top 100 recipients represent festivals an...
Read MoreFEO 2023 AWARD WINNERS (2)
FEO Announces Award Winners and the TOP 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario Makes A Triumphant...
2022 FEO Award Winners (NO Top 100 Because of COVID-19)
Service Excellence Awards Higgins Event Rentals Classic Displays Incirque Ontario Lottery and...
2021 FEO Award Winners (NO Top 100 Because Of COVID-19)
Achievement Awards SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival Canada Day The Niagara Way Belmont...
2020 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
B est Community Outreach Program $500,001 or more Kitchener - Waterloo Oktoberfest - Downtown...
2019 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Greening of a Festival or Event $500,000 or more Hillside Festival Best New Festival or Event...
2018 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best New Festival or Event $100,000 or less 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge $100,001...
2017 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Promotional Campaign $100,000 or less Braden's Hot Chocolate Festival $100,000-$500,000 Art...
2016 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Service Excellence Awards Niagara Inflatables Entertainment Alternative Entertainment Providers...
2015 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Community Partner Outreach Program $100,000 or less: Apple Harvest Festival & Apple Pie...
2014 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Community Partner Outreach Program $500,000 or more Luminato Festival (Toronto) Best...
2013 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Official Printed Program $100,000 or less Buckhorn Fine Art Festival, Buckhorn $100,000 -...
2012 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Official Printed Program $100,000 Buckhorn Fine Art Festival $100,000 - $500,000 Kapuskasing...
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