PRESENTS

Boots & Bow Ties Gala

AT THE NEW

Durham Convention Centre

We are thrilled to announce that the Ajax Mayor’s Gala will be held at the new Durham Convention Centre this year. It is a spectacular venue and we can’t wait to show it off!

Gala Committee Message

Since the Inaugural Gala in June 2019, the Ajax Mayor’s Gala has raised $1,700,000 net to support organizations making a meaningful impact in our community! We couldn’t do it without the support of our generous sponsors, guests, vendors and volunteers!

At The Ajax Mayor’s Gala 2025, Boots & Bow Ties, our guests were transported to where the buffalo roam and the deer and the antelope play. Guests put on their ten gallon hats and dusted off their best dancing boots to join us for a gourmet meal, thrilling entertainment and a rootin’ tootin’ good time!

Keeping with The Ajax Mayor’s Gala tradition, the purpose of our shared experience was to benefit charitable organizations and not-for-profits doing great work in our community. As part of a two-year agreement, the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation will be our Charity of Choice in 2025 and 2026. Funds will be used to purchase multiple Automatic Drug Dispensing Units for the surgical and medical units at the Ajax Pickering Hospital. These purchases will have a significant positive impact for the hospital staff and every patient cared for at the Hospital.

Additional funds raised are committed to other organizations supporting Ajax residents and will be announced on our Community Impact tab.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued partnership and generosity of our sponsors! Thank you for your community spirit and contributions.

We look forward to seeing y’all again on June 6, 2026!

The Ajax Mayor’s Gala Committee