Local women honoured at 49th annual K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year awards

A place card welcoming dignitaries to the 49th annual K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year awards.

Posted May 24, 2024 05:09:50 AM.

Last Updated May 24, 2024 11:26:11 AM.

Some of the most powerful, influential, and amazing females in Waterloo Region gathered at Bingemans Thursday night, for the 49th annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year awards.

The sold-out crowd of over 700 people, heard from 12 category winners.

Winners of the 49th Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards 2024 — Winners of the 49th Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards. May 2024.

This included the inaugural skilled trades award.

It was another record-breaking year, with 123 nominations submitted.

The complete list of winners can be read Friday on the K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year website.

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