The Oliver Ambassador Committee
Along with Ambassadors Lilah Smith, Mehgen Boye, Kira Usher, Hugo Pickell, Kayla Barisoff and Faith Klone present 2024
Oliver Ambassador Program
Speech Night, Personal Presentations, & Awards Gala
Passion Speech Night
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Personal Presentation Night
Friday, September 20, 2024
Awards Gala Saturday, September 21, 2024
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Hosts:
2023-2024 Ambassadors
Faith Klone, Mehgen Boye, Lilah Smith, Kira Usher, Kayla Barisoff and Hugo Pickell
Welcome
O Canada Ambassadors
Introduction of 2024 Candidates
Introduction of Judges
Jane Tench
Hayley Mandau
Samantha Zeeman
Jeff Crowley
Tomarrae Bjornson (Judge Coordinator)
Passion Speeches
Intermission (Refreshments)
Passion Speeches
Closing Remarks
Friday, September 20, 2024
Hosts:
2023-2024 Ambassadors
Faith Klone, Mehgen Boye, Lilah Smith, Kira Usher, Kayla Barisoff and Hugo Pickell
Welcome
O Canada Ambassadors
Introduction of 2024 Candidates
Introduction of Judges
Personal Presentations
Intermission (Refreshments)
Frugal Fashion Show sponsored by
Oliver Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Personal Presentations
Closing Remarks
Chloe Luypen
Casorso & Company
Speech: “Sports, Camera, Action “
Personal Presentation:
Poetry & Photography
Aloe Kendrick
Sagebrush Nursery
Speech: “A True Best Friend ”
Personal Presentation:
Vocal Performance
Jessa Vernon-Wood
South Okanagan Painting & Decorating
Speech: “A Passion and Motivation is what gets you started ”
Personal Presentation: : Acrobatic Dance
Henna Brar
Oliver Rotary Club
Speech: “’An Embrace From Words ”
Personal Presentation: Acting
Vienna von Burg
Wine Capital Electric
Speech: “Passion Past Comfort ”
Personal Presentation:
Piano Performance
Julian Barata
Oliver Lions Club
Speech: “Accepting Help”
Personal Presentation:
Historical Video
Joshua Allen
Kiwanis Club of Oliver
Speech: “The Newest Epidemic”
Personal Presentation: Sewing
Madison Nemeth
Mac Agg Quarries
Speech: “Self-improvement”
Personal Presentation:
Rural Lifestyle
Sophie Broadway
Oliver Legion Branch #97
Speech: “Ups and Downs to Success ”
Personal Presentation: Art
Rapid Industries
Speech: “My Mission”
Personal Presentation: Cooking
Deepika Brar Innervisions Salon
Speech: “Somewhere in Between “
Personal Presentation: Indian Dance
Audrey Noftle
Oliver Dental Care
Speech: “Kindness Matters Most”
Personal Presentation: Music & Movement
Kadence Newstead PJR Contracting
Speech: “A Smile is More Than it Seems ”
Personal Presentation: Moment Capturing
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Host: Colin Pickell
O Canada
Opening Number
Introduction of Judges
Oliver Bandai Youth Delegation Presentation
Introduction of 2024 Candidates
Impromptu Questions
‘Year in Review’ Slideshow
Intermission (Refreshments)
Oliver Ambassadors Grand March
Ambassador Appreciation
Presentation of Certificates & Awards
Candidacy Completion
People’s Choice * Gold Star
Friendship * Candidacy
Community Service
(sponsored by Erin Gludovatz, Royal LePage South Country Realty)
Inner Vision Award (sponsored by Innervisions Salon)
Personal Presentation (sponsored by Rise Dance Academy)
Knowledge (sponsored by Oliver Tourism Association)
Public Speaking (sponsored by Amos Realty)
Introduction of 2024-2025 Oliver Ambassadors
(Group photos in foyer to follow)
The Oliver Ambassador Committee would like to thank the following for their support...
2024 Workshop Providers:
Enola Mills
Scott Schaffrick
Town of Oliver
R.D.O.S.
Oliver Parks & Recreation
Munday Media Design
Innervisions
Redemption Select Barbers
Lil’s Hair Design
Oliver Visitor Centre
Oliver Fire Department
Jeremy Cook, photographer (program photos and event photos)
Colin Pickell
Michelle Weisheit
Cheryce Martine
Travis Hofman
Aaliyah Chapman
Michelle Bell
2024 Award Sponsors:
Amos Realty
Oliver Tourism Association
Rise Dance Academy
Erin Gludovatz
(Wine Country Realty) Innervisions Salon
“See the light in each other; be the light for each other!” Anonymous