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MBOMBO Gala Night — First Edition

Moments from last year's gala evening at the Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa. The second edition — RENAISSANCE — follows the First Replenishment Conference on December 18, 2026.

Guests seated at dinner tables look on as a speaker addresses the room from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
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A speaker in a gold-embroidered jacket addresses guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium during MBOMBO Gala Night
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The MC at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium in the Château Laurier ballroom, lit in warm amber and violet
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Guests in evening dress seated at tables with white and gold gift bags, with MBOMBO Gala Night banners behind them
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Guests at a dinner table review the evening programme during MBOMBO Gala Night
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Dinner is served to guests at a table during the gala evening at the Fairmont Château Laurier
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Two hosts share a light moment at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
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Two hosts at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium during the gala programme
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Guests capture the evening on their phones as the room applauds
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A speaker reads his remarks at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
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Two guests in evening dress listen attentively at their table during the gala programme
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A guest photographs the stage on his phone during MBOMBO Gala Night
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Guests smile at their table as the room applauds during the gala evening
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Guests seated at a decorated dinner table share a moment during the gala programme
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Honourees rise from their table as their names are announced during the gala
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Two honourees walk hand in hand towards the stage as guests look on
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Two honourees stand together on stage during the MBOMBO Gala Night awards
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A host in a gold-embroidered jacket presents a crystal award to honourees on stage
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An honouree receives a crystal award and an embrace on stage during the gala
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The host and an honouree share a warm handshake on stage after the award presentation
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Organisers hold a large ceremonial cheque for one hundred thousand Canadian dollars on stage at MBOMBO Gala Night 2025
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Three hosts present the one hundred thousand Canadian dollar grand prize cheque on stage
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Recipients and organisers stand together on stage with the grand prize cheque as the announcement is made from the podium
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A host speaks from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium beside the ceremonial cheque
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A host addresses the room from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium during the awards segment
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Recipients hold the grand prize cheque on stage while a host speaks from the podium
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A host delivers remarks at the podium as recipients stand behind him on stage
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Close view of the ceremonial grand prize cheque presented at MBOMBO Gala Night 2025 at the Fairmont Château Laurier
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Guests and organisers of MBOMBO Gala Night 2025 gather for a group portrait in the Fairmont Château Laurier ballroom
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A wide group portrait of the MBOMBO Gala Night 2025 community standing together in the Fairmont Château Laurier ballroom
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Three guests in evening dress pose together at the Fairmont Château Laurier during MBOMBO Gala Night
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Five guests, including the host in a gold-embroidered jacket, pose together at MBOMBO Gala Night
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Guests pose for a portrait at the Fairmont Château Laurier during the gala evening
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Two hosts, one in a gold-embroidered jacket and one in a burgundy velvet jacket, at MBOMBO Gala Night
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The MC adjusts the microphone at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
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The MC checks his notes at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium in the ballroom
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The MC addresses guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium during MBOMBO Gala Night
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A guest in black listens to the programme from her table during the gala evening
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A guest in a black evening dress listens attentively during MBOMBO Gala Night
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A guest seated at a decorated dinner table with white and gold gift bags during the gala programme
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A distinguished elder guest in a navy suit listens to the gala programme
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A guest in a green velvet dress and black jacket seated at her table during the evening
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A young woman in a red headscarf follows the gala programme from her table
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A guest in a patterned headscarf smiles during dinner service at the gala
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A guest in a dark suit and purple tie in conversation at his table
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A guest applauds a speaker during MBOMBO Gala Night
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A guest in a gold-toned jacket gestures while speaking with tablemates
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Two guests, one in red and one in black sequins, smile during the gala programme
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Two guests smile together at their table during MBOMBO Gala Night
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A young guest in a black suit and tie smiles at the camera during the gala dinner
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A guest in a black suit and cream shirt seated at the gala dinner table
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A guest in a charcoal jacket in conversation during the gala evening
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A guest in a black sequinned gown speaks with a tablemate during dinner
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A guest in a velvet tuxedo takes a call during the gala evening
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A guest in a black embellished dress at her table during MBOMBO Gala Night
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A guest in a dark green velvet jacket seated at a flower-decorated table
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A guest in a black dress and glasses follows the gala programme
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Two guests in conversation at their table during the gala evening
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A guest in a black tuxedo with bow tie seated near the exhibition banners
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A guest in a patterned three-piece tuxedo at the gala dinner
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A guest in a black tuxedo and bow tie seated during the gala programme
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A couple in gold-embroidered attire and a beaded gown at their dinner table
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A guest in a black and gold embroidered outfit at the gala dinner
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A guest in a beaded gold gown seated at the dinner table
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A guest in a gold beaded gown smiles during the gala dinner service
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A guest in a black tuxedo with bow tie during the gala evening
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A guest in a black strapless gown smiles at table three
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Two guests smile together at table three during MBOMBO Gala Night
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A guest in a black tailored dress seated at the gala dinner
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A guest in a black satin and lace gown smiles at her table
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A guest in a red gown listens attentively during the gala programme
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Two guests in red and silver evening gowns seated together during the programme
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A speaker addresses guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
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A host in a navy tuxedo smiles while speaking at the podium
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Guests applaud at their tables during the gala programme
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The master of ceremonies in a gold-embroidered jacket addresses the room
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The master of ceremonies reads remarks at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
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The master of ceremonies gestures while speaking at the podium
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An award recipient receives the Rising Star in Entrepreneurship trophy from the host
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The host presents an award while the recipient holds the trophy on stage
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An award recipient gives remarks at the podium, trophy in hand
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Close view of the Rising Star in Entrepreneurship award recipient speaking
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A couple in black tie seated among guests during the gala programme
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A guest films the stage on his phone during the gala
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Guests smile at their table while dessert is served
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Honourees walk hand in hand towards the stage through the ballroom
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Honourees receive an award on stage from the host
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A warm embrace on stage as the award is presented
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Organisers present a ceremonial grand prize cheque on stage at MBOMBO Gala Night 2025
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The grand prize cheque is presented at the podium during the gala
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Close view of the ceremonial grand prize cheque presented at the gala
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Guests mingle and greet one another during the evening reception
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Three guests pose together during the gala reception
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Three guests in evening wear pose in the ballroom foyer
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Group photograph of guests at MBOMBO Gala Night 2025
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Full group photograph of the gala guests in the Fairmont Château Laurier ballroom
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Official photography from the first edition of MBOMBO Gala Night. Images may not be reproduced without permission from the organisers.

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