Evening of Recognition 2026

2025 marks another exciting year for SWR as we continue growing this movement and deepening our impact. Over the years, we’ve learned so much and achieved meaningful progress, none of which would be possible without our community partners, members, volunteers, and every person who has supported us along the way.

This year, on April 29, we look forward to celebrating together at our Annual Evening of Recognition.

As with every Evening of Recognition, the event will be filled with networking opportunities, music, food, drink, and inspiration.

We’ll be looking back at 2025 as a true year of scale, a time when we levelled up our programs, expanded our catchment, and strengthened SWR as a whole. Together, we’ve built momentum, deepened partnerships, and amplified our collective impact. We will also be presenting awards to sustainability champions from our community, individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to implement impactful sustainability projects, strategies, and initiatives.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning, recently joined, or are brand new to SWR, we would love to celebrate with you.

Space is limited - so register soon!

• A chance to meet and re-connect with the SWR network
• A review of SWR’s 2025 year, accompanied by awards and outlining of big achievements!
• Mingling and networking opportunities
• Snacks and finger foods
• Cash bar

Any and all community members interested and involved in sustainability in business.

This year we will be holding our event at the Impact Network member site

• We will be in the Grand Foyer down the hall, past reception.
• Wheelchair accessible.

• Free parking available on site

• 15 minute walk from Doon Village / Millwood bus stop or 11 minute walk from Homer Watson / Doon Village bus stop
• Accessible via bus route 10 or 12 --> 201 from Fairview Park Mall
• Storage on site: bike rack

Check out the to plan your trip! The app highlights recommended and safer cycling routes to the museum and shows the potential carbon emissions avoided by cycling instead of driving!

*Notice of Photography and Videography: At this event photos and video will be taken of the activities taking place. By entering into the event you consent to appearing in photographs or video taken at the event which may be distributed later through marketing and communication materials.

*If you would not like to appear in photos or background video, please speak to the photographer or anyone at the registration table.

Info: Head to the registration table first to get your name tag.

Info: Time to mingle, catch up with and meet new fellow changemakers and sustainability-minded folks. Cash bar will be open during this time in the Grand Foyer.

Info: Hosted in the Grand Foyer, this includes an inspiring presentation, musical performance, and awards!

Info: Food stations and cash bar open!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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