Auctioneer's Association of Ontario

07/17/2026

Congratulations to Frances Fripp on being named a finalist in the International Auctioneer Championship! Your passion, professionalism, and hard work continue to inspire the auction community. We are proudly behind you!

07/17/2026

IAC Contestant Booklet:Each contestant sells two items consecutiv...

07/16/2026

Tune in now for the IJAC Preliminaries!!

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07/12/2026

07/11/2026

Congratulations to AAO Board Director Lars Deleeuw for being named the 2026 International Livestock Auctioneer Championship Reserve Champion!

This outstanding achievement is a testament to Lars' talent, dedication, and commitment to the auction profession. We are incredibly proud to have him representing Ontario and the Auctioneers Association of Ontario on the international stage!

Congratulations, Lars, on this well deserved accomplishment. Your AAO family is celebrating with you👏🎉

07/11/2026

🎤 Best of Luck to Our Members Competing at the International Auctioneer Championship! 🎤

We are proud to have our members representing our association at the International Auctioneer Championship (IAC) in San Antonio, Texas, on July 17!

Good luck to all the contestants—we'll be rooting for you!

Frances Fripp, BAS, is an award winning Canadian fundraising and automotive auctioneer, speaker, and industry leader. She serves as President of the Auctioneers Association of Ontario and is the National Auctioneers Association Ambassador for Canada.

As one of the few female automotive auctioneers in the world and one of Canada's leading benefit auctioneers, Frances has helped charities raise more than $100 million for causes across North America. She is passionate about using the auction chant to inspire generosity, create connection, and make fundraising unforgettable.

A proud Mom of two boys, Frances believes the auction industry has the unique ability to bring people together. She is honored to represent Canada on the International Auctioneer Championship stage and is committed to encouraging the next generation of auction professionals through leadership, mentorship, and service.

📺 Be sure to tune in and watch the competition live on the National Auction Association page on July 17 as we cheer on our competitors from wherever we are!

07/09/2026

📍 Ontario Members Attending the NAA Conference in San Antonio – Here's What You Need to Know!

If you're representing the Auctioneers Association of Ontario at the National Auction Association Conference & Show, be sure to stop by The Block and visit the Auctioneers Association Management Team (AAMT) Booth #123 to pick up your Ontario name tag ribbon!

We can't wait to see our Ontario members in San Antonio! Safe travels, enjoy the conference, and let's show everyone the strength of the Ontario auction community.

07/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our President, Frances Fripp, on being recognized as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40!

This prestigious honour celebrates outstanding leaders who are making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities. We couldn't be more proud to see Frances recognized for her dedication, leadership, and commitment to the auction profession.

Frances also shared that the evening was made even more special by celebrating alongside her longtime friend, assistant, and clerk extraordinaire, Jess Gall. After 11 years of working together, Frances credits Jess as an integral part of her success, recognizing that achievements like this are built on strong partnerships and teamwork.

Frances' passion for serving clients, supporting charities, and advancing the auction industry continues to inspire all of us. On behalf of the Auctioneers Association of Ontario, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to celebrating many more accomplishments in the years ahead.

Congratulations, Frances! 👏