On Saturday, March 28, 2026, over 200 Graduate Students, Grad Alumni, Brock Administration, Dignitaries and Staff came together for the GSA’s signature event – The Starlight Gala! It was a magical night featuring dinner, awards, prizes and entertainment. Congratulations to all the winners and a huge thank you to all our amazing sponsors! We look forward to seeing you all next year at our 2027 Starlight Gala.
We would like to Congratulate the following 2026 Graduate Student Award Winners
Graduate Student Mentorship Award – Rakha Zabin
Volunteer of the Year Award – Hurakhsh Hazheer
Community and Engagement Award – Larissa Lobo
Academic Excellence Award – Rita Kocsis
Teaching Assistant of the Year – Lin Zheng
President’s Award – Valerie Pagnotta, Larissa Lobo, Daniel Krowchuk
WE WANT TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT! The GSA’s Annual Starlight Gala, would not be a success without the support of the Departments and Faculties of Brock University and our local Sponsors.
2026 SPONSORS:
2026 TABLE SPONSORS:
- Brad Clarke, Associate Vice-President, Students
- Faculty of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs
- Hadiyaˀdagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre
- Critical Sociology
- Brock University Alumni Association
- Department of Social Justice & Equity
- Brock University Students’ Union
- CUPE 4207
- Plexis
- DrugSmart – Brock Campus Pharmacy
2026 DOOR PRIZE DONATIONS:
- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
- Niagara Riverlions
- Commissos
- Welland Jackfish
- Niagara IceDogs
- 13th Street Winery
- Landmark
- CUPE 4207
2026 Photo Gallery Coming Soon.