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20th Annual Spirit of Oliver Awards

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The 20th Annual Spirit of Oliver Awards Ceremony took place on Friday, April 25th, 2025.

Volunteers form the foundation of our community. Their unwavering commitment and readiness to share their knowledge, expertise, and experiences enhance the lives of countless individuals. The Spirit of Oliver Awards honor and acknowledge the dedication and generosity of the many who unite and strengthen our town. Below our WOW ladies celebrating this spe

A Lovely Event Celebrating Our Volunteers
A wonderful event enjoyed by some of the Women representing (WOW), including our current President. This well-deserved and meaningful celebration recognized the incredible dedication and contributions of volunteers across our community. Thank you to everyone who continues to make a difference — your efforts do not go unnoticed!

Trade Show 2025

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Exciting Kickoff for 2025 WOW Programs & Events: A Successful Trade Show Experience

The start of 2025 for WOW Programs & Events was nothing short of spectacular, with our recent trade show marking an incredible beginning for the year! The event brought together a dynamic mix of new and returning vendors, each showcasing their products and services to a vibrant crowd. From start to finish, the turnout was fantastic, and the energy was palpable.

Our event saw a steady stream of customers throughout the day, eager to explore the diverse offerings and interact with both familiar faces and fresh new brands. Vendors from various industries brought their best innovations, creating an atmosphere of excitement and discovery. Whether it was new products, unique services, or exciting giveaways, there was something for everyone.

The success of this trade show is a testament to the strength of the WOW Programs & Events in our community. With a perfect blend of seasoned vendors and new participants, the event provided an incredible opportunity for networking, collaboration, and growth. The steady flow of customers and the high level of engagement throughout the day were clear indicators that 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for everyone involved.

We want to thank all the vendors and visitors who made this event so special, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the year. Stay tuned for more exciting events and programs coming your way from WOW!

CHRISTMAS AUCTION

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Our Christmas Auction, held on November 24, 2024 was a success by many standards. 98 invited guests and members attended and shared an afternoon of fun and socializing.

Invitees were asked to bring donations for the Food Bank and the Women’s Safe House.  We were amazed at the generosity of our attendees. We collected 87 kg of food. We also collected more than 50 assorted toys/books, more than 400 toiletries of various sizes; at least 50 pairs of socks all sizes; 30+ pairs of underwear; as well as pyjamas, scarves, mittens, slippers and sweaters and one box of gift type items. There was also a $50 cheque for the safe home.

Our final numbers are not complete; however, we also raised over $2000 for our ongoing support of community organizations. Listed below are a number of the organizations we currently or have recently supported.

Desert Sun Counseling                                               Oliver Food Bank

Spirit of Christmas                                                      Starfish Backpack Program

Sun Fun Program                                                        Any One Can Join Program

Small Wheels (Youth Skateboard Park)                     Oliver High School Day Care Center

Others as Needed

The following businesses donated a gift certificate or basket to our auction: Royal LePage (Ryan Duffy & Kevin Somers (Brokers) Erin Gludovatz, Sharon Snelling, Jaime Pacheco, Olivia Cross, Heather Andrews, Mo Doerr (property manager),) New Beginnings Hair Design, Sole Shine Aesthetics Lounge, Painted Chair, Shoppers Drug Mart (Oliver).

Maureen Doer, Chair of Desert Sun Counseling
with WOW Member Linda Larson

Our Christmas Auction was a success because of the generous support of our members who donated items and the members of our community who supported our auction.

We look forward to a successful auction in 2025.

Annual Trade Show

Each year the Women of Oliver for Women host a WOW Trade Show at the Oliver Community Centre. If you are interested in finding out more, check out this page for regular updates!

Educational Award

Each year we give away an Educational Award for women, who through circumstances, need to return to the workforce and require further education. Find out more, or apply for the award here.

Contact Information

Looking for more information about WOW? You can contact us at oliverwowsociety@gmail.com, or by calling Sheryll Matheson at 250-485-4685.