Name: Leacock Medal Gala Weekend
Start: 2026-06-19T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-20T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Hawk Ridge Golf Club

Two fun-filled events over the weekend:
Meet the Authors & Student Showcase, Friday, June 19, 2027, 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by 1993 student winner and Medal sponsor Brad Dunkley, Co-founder, CIO, and Chief Risk Officer of Waratah Capital Advisors.
Enjoy uplifting readings from the three finalists for the 79th Leacock Medal, plus three emerging student humour essayists introduced by Brad Dunkley.
A feel-good kickoff for $75 per person (business casual).
Leacock Medal for Humour Dinner, Saturday, June 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by the delightfully wry Morgan Murray (self-proclaimed 2021 Medal “loser”!).
Savour clever comedy, toasts, spotlights from past winners, such as: Wayne Johnston (Leacock Medal Winner 2023, Jennie’s Boy, 2025 Canada Reads shortlist), Rod Carley (Longlisted, Leacock Medal 2021, 2023, 2025), and Cathal Kelly (Leacock Medal Winner 2019, Boy Wonders), as Mayor of Mariposa – and the big $25,000 Medal winner announcement.
Celebrate in style for $125 per person (semi-formal).
!!! News !!! You can now purchase a combination ticket for both evenings…for $180 you get a discount and can enjoy the entire Gala Weekend!
See www.leacock.ca/gala.php to buy tickets.