SUISSE News Winter 2026
Social / Events
Social / Events
February 2026
Highlights of the Swiss Gala 2025
Our year-end Swiss Gala 2025, Helvetic Elegance, was nothing short of spectacular. While it’s often said that pictures are worth a thousand words, in this case, pictures cannot fully capture the warmth, love, and genuine sense of community that filled the room among our members and guests.
We were honoured by the presence of Consul General Anne-Beatrice Bullinger and Honorary Consul Alexandra Soriano, whose attendance added special significance to the evening and reflected the strong Swiss–Canadian ties we celebrate.
A special thank-you to our Master of Ceremonies, Shaloma Gauthier, Ph.D., for guiding the evening with elegance and ensuring everything ran seamlessly.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Matterhorn Sponsors for their outstanding support:
• The St. Regis Toronto, and its exceptional team, for providing a magnificent venue and impeccable service.
• Swiss International Air Lines, for delighting a lucky guest with two round-trip flight tickets from Toronto to Zurich.
• Habib Canadian Bank, whose support helped elevate the evening and make this gala possible.
• Club Med, for offering a lucky winner a seven-night all-inclusive vacation at select Club Med resorts.
• Lindt for sending each guest home with a sweet souvenir, a box of Lindt chocolates.
We thank our Eiger Sponsors, Schwaben Capital Group Limited and our foundational supporter Bernard Lette from Lette LLP.
We acknowledge our Pilatus Sponsors DK Household Brands, Switzerland Global Enterprise, Euromart Realty Group Inc., De’Longhi, Encore, and Chab Agency, whose contributions helped bring this exceptional evening to life.
To our members and partners, Roche Canada, Glencore Canada, and Adecco, and valued guests, thank you for making Helvetic Elegance a truly unforgettable celebration of Swiss excellence and community.
One of the most anticipated moments of the night was the announcement of our raffle prizes, generously provided by our corporate members.
A heartfelt thank you to our partners for contributing these exceptional items and helping us create truly memorable moments for our guests:
- Swiss International Air Lines– Two Round-Trip Tickets from Toronto to Zurich
- Club Med– 7-Day All-Inclusive Vacation for Two at a Club Med Resort
- De'Longhi– Dedica Manual Pump Espresso Machine
- DK Household Brands Canada Ltd.– Arolla Electric Fondue & Geneva Raclette Party Grill
- Swiss Travel Passes – First Class, 8-Day Travel Passes for Two and Victorinox, Airox Carry-On
It was our honour to have board members Xinyue Z. and Brendan Naef, along with Mr. Muslim Hassan from Habib Canadian Bank, join us on stage for the raffle presentation, a wonderful moment shared with our long-term Gold Member and our Chamber leadership.
Congratulations once again to all our winners, we were thrilled to celebrate these moments with you.
Gala 2025 Awards of Recognition to the following members:
- Personal Member Award
Beat GuldimannFor outstanding contribution & dedicated support to the Swiss community & the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
- Entrepreneur Member Award
Rajiv Bissessur, EPC, RISFor being the most engaged Entrepreneur Member at the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
- Corporate Member Award
AdeccoFor being the most involved & supportive Corporate Member at the SCCC.
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