MISS KELOWNA LADY OF THE LAKE
Leadership Excellence Program
Information Night
OCTOBER
This is when future candidates and their parents find out more details about the program. At this event you can ask questions about the candidate and ambassador program(s)
Sponsor Night
JANUARY
This is our candidates first public event where they each present a speech about their Sponsor, are given their banner and meet their Sponsor Liaison.
Spring Tea
Monday, April13, 2026
Originally known as the Historical Tea, each candidate would present a small speech about a historical topic in Kelowna. Now the event has evolved into the Spring Presentation where a new topic is chosen each year and the candidates give a short, judged speech on the topic. A few from recent years are: Prominent Female Leaders in Kelowna, A weekend in the Okanagan, International Customs and Culture and events in Kelowna.
Fashion Show
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A fun filled evening where each candidate gets to strut their stuff down the runway. The candidates are judged on their poise, presentation and overall personality. These scores contribute to the selection of the next city ambassadors. The candidates wear outfits from all small and local shops right here in Kelowna!
Fashion Show Highlights
Speech and Talent Night
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
This evening provides a better opportunity to get to know the candidates. Each candidate is judged on a long speech of a topic of their choosing, along with one of their talents. Everyone has a talent and we love to see what each girl comes up with. We have seen everything from dance, speed painting, field hockey, henna, baking and more!
Gala
Saturday, July 18, 2026
A can’t miss event! This is the final event in our candidates’ journey, where our program comes to an end and our new city ambassadors are chosen. Our candidates give a gown presentation and answer an impromptu speech question. Along with selecting our new city ambassadors, several awards are given out with scholarships attached.