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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
Recipients
![Rosemarie Garrity-O'Brien - Town of Collingwood](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Rosemarie Garrity-O'Brien - Town of Collingwood
Inducted in 2024
From the Town of Collingwood….we...
Read More![Dave Miller - Sound of Music Festival Burlington](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Dave Miller - Sound of Music Festival Burlington
Inducted in 2024
From the Burlington Sound of Mus...
Read More![Joanne Robbins - Port Elgin Pumpkinfest](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Joanne Robbins - Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
Inducted in 2023
Welcome Joanne Robbins from Port...
Read More![Christine Morgan - City of Richmond Hill](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Christine Morgan - City of Richmond Hill
Inducted in 2022
Christine started her career in ...
Read More![Raya Shadursky - Toronto Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Raya Shadursky - Toronto Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival
Inducted in 2022
The festival celebrated its 25th...
Read More![Kathleen Thomas - Multicultural Council and Carrousel of the Nations](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Kathleen Thomas - Multicultural Council and Carrousel of the Nations
Inducted in 2022
Through her role as Executive Di...
Read More![Deb Dalziel - Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Deb Dalziel - Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Inducted in 2020
Deb is an outstanding mentor, le...
Read More![Stephen Hollingshead - North Ontario Regional Tourism Association](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Stephen Hollingshead - North Ontario Regional Tourism Association
Inducted in 2018
Since his first industry experie...
Read More![Maria Fortunato - Hamilton Halton Brant Tourism Association (RTO 3)](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Maria Fortunato - Hamilton Halton Brant Tourism Association (RTO 3)
Inducted in 2018
Maria has held numerous position...
Read More![Michael Langford - Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Michael Langford - Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport
Inducted in 2017
Michael began his career working...
Read More![Ian McMillan - Tourism Sault Ste. Marie](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Ian McMillan - Tourism Sault Ste. Marie
Inducted in 2017
Ian McMillan was appointed the f...
Read More![Judi McIntyre - Markham and York Region](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Judi McIntyre - Markham and York Region
Inducted in 2016
Judi has worked and volunteered ...
Read More![Darren Winger - Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Darren Winger - Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport
Inducted in 2015
Darren Winger's long history of ...
Read More![Patrick Taylor - TD Toronto Jazz Festival](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Patrick Taylor - TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Inducted in 2014
Responsible for the TD Toronto J...
Read More![John Thorpe - Canada’s Largest Ribfest](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
John Thorpe - Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Inducted in 2013
John Thorpe was born in Vancouve...
Read More![Walt Metulynsky - City of Windsor Parks & Recreation](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Walt Metulynsky - City of Windsor Parks & Recreation
Inducted in 2012
Employed by the City of Windsor ...
Read More![Chuck Jackson - Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Chuck Jackson - Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival
Inducted in 2012
Chuck Jackson is the Founder and...
Read More![Lloyd Turner - Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Lloyd Turner - Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council
Inducted in 2011
As Program Director of the HFAHC...
Read More![WILLIAM M. DURON, Chair, Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
WILLIAM M. DURON, Chair, Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Inducted in 2011
William M. Duron has over 30 yea...
Read More![Rae MacCulloch - Glengarry Highland Games](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Rae MacCulloch - Glengarry Highland Games
Inducted in 2010
Rae dedicated her life as a volu...
Read More![Larry Blundell - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Larry Blundell - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Inducted in 2008
Larry is the Executive Director ...
Read More![Donna Gregg - Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Bon Soo Winter Carnival](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Donna Gregg - Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Bon Soo Winter Carnival
Inducted in 2007
Donna began her career in the fe...
Read More![Tom Johnston - SouthWestern Ontario Festivals & Events Magazine](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Tom Johnston - SouthWestern Ontario Festivals & Events Magazine
Inducted in 2006
Mr. Johnston, owner of Tom Johns...
Read More![Greg Bailey - Winter Festival of Lights](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Greg Bailey - Winter Festival of Lights
Inducted in 2003
Greg Bailey who retired in 2002,...
Read More![Thérèse St-Onge - National Capital Commission](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Thérèse St-Onge - National Capital Commission
Inducted in 2003
Thérèse St-Onge (CFEE) recently ...
Read More![James Thomson - Dynamic Displays - Windsor](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
James Thomson - Dynamic Displays - Windsor
Inducted in 2002
Jim Thomson started his business...
Read More![Bill Stewart - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Bill Stewart - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Inducted in 2001
Bill Stewart has made a tremendo...
Read More![Rhéal Leroux, Winterlude, Festival franco-ontarien and Les Jeux de la Francophonie](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Rhéal Leroux, Winterlude, Festival franco-ontarien and Les Jeux de la Francophonie
Inducted in 2001
Before founding his own company,...
Read More![Bill Powell - Hamilton-Wentworth Creative Arts Inc., Festival of Friends](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
Bill Powell - Hamilton-Wentworth Creative Arts Inc., Festival of Friends
Inducted in 2001
Retired in 2000 as Executive Dir...
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Winners
![FEO 2024 Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
FEO 2024 Award Winners and Top 100
Niagara Falls, Ontario (February 28, 2024)
Festivals and Events Ontario is thrilled to announce the...
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FEO 2023 Award Winners and Top 100
FEO Announces Award Winners and the
TOP 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario Makes A Triumphant Retu...
Read More![2022 FEO Award Winners (NO Top 100 Because of COVID-19)](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2022 FEO Award Winners (NO Top 100 Because of COVID-19)
Service Excellence Awards
Higgins Event RentalsClassic DisplaysIncirqueOntario Lottery and Gamin...
Read More![2021 FEO Award Winners (NO Top 100 Because Of COVID-19)](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2021 FEO Award Winners (NO Top 100 Because Of COVID-19)
Achievement Awards
SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts FestivalCanada Day The Niagara WayBelmont Villag...
Read More![2020 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2020 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Community Outreach Program$500,001 or moreKitchener - Waterloo Oktoberfest - Downtown Kitchener...
Read More![2019 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2019 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Greening of a Festival or Event$500,000 or moreHillside FestivalBest New Festival or Event$100,...
Read More![2018 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2018 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best New Festival or Event
$100,000 or less100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge$100,001 to...
Read More![2017 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2017 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Promotional Campaign$100,000 or lessBraden's Hot Chocolate Festival$100,000-$500,000Art in the ...
Read More![2016 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2016 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Service Excellence AwardsNiagara InflatablesEntertainment Alternative Entertainment ProvidersMega Ma...
Read More![2015 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2015 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Community Partner Outreach Program$100,000 or less:Apple Harvest Festival & Apple Pie Trail...
Read More![2014 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2014 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Community Partner Outreach Program$500,000 or moreLuminato Festival (Toronto)Best Fundraising I...
Read More![2013 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2013 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Official Printed Program$100,000 or lessBuckhorn Fine Art Festival, Buckhorn$100,000 - $500,000...
Read More![2012 FEO Award Winners and Top 100](/images/assets/fireworks.gif)
2012 FEO Award Winners and Top 100
Best Official Printed Program
$100,000Buckhorn Fine Art Festival$100,000 - $500,000Kapuskasing Lumb...
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