Year-End Swiss Gala 2025
| Date | Times | Event | Venue | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | Start: 18:00 End: 00:00 | Year-End Swiss Gala 2025 | The St. Regis Toronto | 325 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5H 4G3 Canada |
Event Recap: Swiss Gala 2025 – Helvetic Elegance
The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Ontario) was delighted to welcome members, partners, and distinguished guests to our year-end Swiss Gala 2025: Helvetic Elegance, an elegant and memorable evening celebrating community connection, and the enduring Swiss-Canadian spirit.
This exceptional event was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our sincere thanks to our Matterhorn Sponsors:
A special thank you to Andrea Nizzola, dedicated board member and Hotel Manager of The St. Regis Toronto, and his outstanding team, including Carolina Camargo and Olena Litvinova, for the exquisite venue and impeccable hospitality. We also thank Ayush Jain of Encore Global for expertly delivering audiovisual and visual support that elevated the atmosphere throughout the evening.
· Swiss International Air Lines for their continued partnership and generous contribution.
· Habib Canadian Bank for their foundational partnership in enhancing the gala experience.
· Club Med, a valued new Chamber member, for their generous support.
· Lindt for delighting every guest with a signature chocolate gift.
We also gratefully acknowledge our Eiger Sponsors, Schwaben Capital Group Limited and our foundational supporter Bernard Lette of Lette LLP, for their steadfast commitment. Our appreciation extends to our Pilatus Sponsors: DK Household Brands, Switzerland Global Enterprise, Euromart Realty Group Inc., De’Longhi, Encore, and Chab Agency.
The evening’s excitement continued with our grand raffle, featuring remarkable prizes donated by our corporate members. Our thanks to:
· Swiss International Air Lines for two round-trip tickets from Toronto to Zurich.
· Club Med for a 7-day all-inclusive vacation for two.
· Switzerland Tourism for first-class 8-day Swiss Travel Passes for two and a Victorinox Airox carry-on.
· De’Longhi for a Dedica Manual Pump Espresso Machine.
· DK Household Brands Canada Ltd. for an Arolla Electric Fondue & Geneva Raclette Party Grill.
Raffle prizes were presented on stage by board members Xinyue Z., Brendan Naef, Julien Favre, and Philipp Gysling, joined by Muslim Hassan of Habib Canadian Bank.
We were honoured by the presence of Anne-Beatrice Bullinger, Consul General of Switzerland, and Alexandra Soriano, whose attendance highlighted the strong bonds between our countries. A heartfelt thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Shaloma Gauthier, Ph.D., for guiding the evening with warmth and professionalism.
The gala also celebrated excellence through our Chamber Awards of Recognition:
· Beat Guldimann – Personal Member Award
· Rajiv Bissessur, EPC, RIS – Entrepreneur Member Award
· Adecco – Corporate Member Award
Entertainment brought the night to life, with the DJ and the band MC &Company filling the dance floor and keeping the energy high.
A final thank-you to Elias Arovuo for beautifully capturing the evening.
To everyone who joined us, members, partners, and guests, thank you for making Helvetic Elegance a true reflection of our vibrant Swiss-Canadian community. We look forward to sharing more highlights from this remarkable evening.
