OAND Centennial Gala: A Night to Remember

The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors’ Centennial Gala was a truly unforgettable evening — with colleagues, friends, and supporters coming together to celebrate 100 years of regulated naturopathic medicine in Ontario.

Guests reconnected, laughed, and reflected on a century of progress in naturopathic care. The energy in the room was remarkable — from the heartfelt fireside chat, to the lively conversations and dance floor that kept everyone celebrating well into the night.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this milestone celebration so special.

We Want to Hear From You

Your voice matters.

As we reflect on this incredible milestone and look ahead to the next century of naturopathic medicine, we’d love to hear your feedback — what you enjoyed most about the Gala, what we could do differently next time, and how we can continue to support you and the profession moving forward.

Please take a few minutes to complete our Post-Event Survey — your insights will help us shape future events and engagement opportunities.

Complete the Post-Event Survey

An Inspiring Fireside Chat

The evening began with an inspiring fireside chat, moderated by Cheryl Hickey, Television Host, ET Canada.
The discussion featured:

Together, they explored innovation, collaboration, and the future of integrative care in Ontario’s team-based system — reminding us all of the vital role NDs play in advancing whole-person health.

We were also honoured to receive acknowledgements from government leaders, including a letter from Premier Doug Ford, a video message from Minister Sylvia Jones, and remarks from Dr. Karima Velji, ADM — all recognizing this milestone year for naturopathic medicine in Ontario.

Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 OAND Awards

The celebration continued with our annual OAND Awards, honouring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and compassion continue to shape the future of naturopathic medicine in Ontario.

Student Award

Becky Shields, ND Candidate

Emerging Leader Award

Dr. Tracy-Lynn Reside, ND

Excellence in Naturopathic Medicine Award

Dr. Eric Marsden, ND

Legacy Award Recipients

Dr. Nicole Redvers, ND
Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND
Dr. Verna Hunt, ND

Dr. Alfred Hauk, ND
Dr. Pat Wales, ND
Dr. Daria Love, ND
Dr. Helga Marincel, ND

Dr. Patricia Rennie, ND
Dr. John Bender, ND
Dr. Barbara Weiss, ND

A heartfelt congratulations to all our award winners — and to everyone in our community who continues to advance the profession with integrity, innovation, and care.

An Evening of Celebration and Connection

We were thrilled to have the St. Royals provide live band and DJ entertainment that kept our guests dancing late into the night.
We extend our gratitude to our corporate partners and sponsors whose generosity helped make this evening possible:
  • Cyto-Matrix – for their generous giveaways
  • Designs for Health – for the delicious mocktails
  • Heal House – for the photobooth and wellness experience
…and to all our sponsors for their ongoing partnership and support in celebrating this historic milestone.

Prizes & Giveaways – Thank You to Our Sponsors

To celebrate this milestone year, every ND who attended the Gala was automatically entered into a prize draw, made possible by our generous partners. Winners will be chosen at random and notified directly.

In-Common Laboratories (ICL) – Honouring 100 Years of Regulated Naturopathic Medicine

In collaboration with their contributing lab network, ICL is offering a post-event draw where nine winners will each receive one complimentary diagnostic test, including:
  • GI-MAP (Diagnostic Solutions)
  • GI360 (Doctor’s Data)
  • HuMap (Doctor’s Data)
  • Food Sensitivity Blood Spot (Meridian Valley Lab)
  • 24-Hour Hormone Test (Meridian Valley Lab)
  • Food Sensitivities & Gut Imbalance Blood Spot (Mosaic Diagnostics) — 2 prizes
  • Metabolic Performance Profile (MPP) + 24-Hour Comprehensive Hormone Combo (Physicians Lab)
  • DUTCH Complete (Precision Analytical)
Winners will receive their prize directly through ICL.

NaturopathicAestheticsCE.com – Complimentary Course Giveaway

Three ND attendees will each receive one free online course from NaturopathicAestheticsCE.com’s catalogue of skincare-focused CE programs — covering topics from acne care to sun protection — designed to enhance your clinical approach to skin health.

We’re grateful to ICL and NaturopathicAestheticsCE.com for generously supporting this celebration and recognizing the contributions of Ontario’s naturopathic doctors.

Here’s to the Next 100 Years

Thank you for being part of this unforgettable evening — and for your continued commitment to advancing naturopathic medicine in Ontario.

Here’s to the next century of innovation, collaboration, and care!