These Honourees have demonstrated a Vision unique among their peers, provided Leadership to move others to achieve their goals, have demonstrated true Integrity and have built a Legacy that will enrich those who follow. The award presented to each Honouree acknowledges the spirit of the greatest leaders and mentors in our province.
- Ida Albo & Richard Bel
- Dr. Israel Asper
- The Baranyk Family
- Samuel Bronfman
- John Buhler
- Herb Buller
- Jim Burns
- Bruce Campbell
- Robert Chipman
- Albert Cohen
- Art DeFehr
- Honourable Douglas D. Everett
- David & Katherine Friesen
- Barb Gamey
- Jim Gauthier
- Doug Harvey
- Elmer Hildebrand
- Duncan Jessiman
- Dave Johnston
- Mary Kelekis
- Edward Kennedy
- Philip Kives
- Richard Kroft
- Arthur Mauro
- Lee Meagher
- Hugh Munro
- Gord Peters
- Lawrie Pollard
- Gerry Price
- Muriel Richardson
- Hartley T Richardson
- James Armstrong Richardson
- H. Sanford Riley
- Sir Clifford Sifton
- Bob Tallman
- Albert El Tassi
- Louie Tolaini
- Carole Vivier
Ida Albo & Richard Bel
Co-owners of the Fort Garry Hotel, Spa, and Conference Centre & Yoga Public …
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Dr. Israel Asper
Founder of CanWest Global Communications Dr. Israel Asper was born to a Jewish …
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The Baranyk Family
Pratts Wholesale Leonard Baranyk liked working for Pratts Wholesale so much that he …
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Samuel Bronfman
Founder of Distillers Corporation and former CEO of Seagram Company Ltd. Born in …
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John Buhler
Founder of farm-equipment manufacturer Buhler Industries Johnny Buhler never claimed to be the …
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Herb Buller
Former Chairman, Norcraft Canada. Former CEO, Kitchen Craft Canada Either you catch the …
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Jim Burns
Former CEO of Power Financial Corp. and Great West Life & Annuity Insurance …
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Robert Chipman
Founder of Megill-Stephenson Company Who could have ever guessed that one man buying …
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Albert Cohen
Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Gendis Inc. Albert Diamond Cohen came from …
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Art DeFehr
Palliser Furniture, President and CEO Art DeFer might be Manitoba’s only business leader …
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Honourable Douglas D. Everett
Chairman Emeritus and Strategic Advisor, Royal Canadian Securities Ltd. Nobody in the Everett …
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David & Katherine Friesen
Founders of Qualico Millions of Canadians when they go to bed each night …
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Barb Gamey
Barb Gamey is a co-founder of Payworks, a Manitoba based company and one …
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Jim Gauthier
Founder, Jim Gauthier Automotive Group Jim entered the automotive business in 1957 and …
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Elmer Hildebrand
Founder and CEO of Golden West Broadcasting, Ltd. In many ways, Elmer Hildebrand …
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Duncan Jessiman
Founder of Bison Transport Duncan Jessiman describing himself as “just a trucker from …
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Dave Johnston
Johnston Group Dave leads this family-owned business that administers group health and dental …
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Mary Kelekis
Kelekis restaurant owner When Mary Kelekis decided to hang up her apron in …
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Edward Kennedy
Retired CEO of The North West Company When Edward Kennedy became CEO of …
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Philip Kives
Founder, K-Tel Entertainment Ltd. It seems whatever the founder of K-tel International touched …
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Richard Kroft
Founder & Chairman of Conviron (formerly Controlled Environments Ltd.) It took going to …
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Arthur Mauro
Former president and CEO of Investors Group You can be excused if you’re …
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Lee Meagher
Lee Meagher is the founder of Scootaround Inc, providing personal transportation solutions to …
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Hugh Munro
Founder of Hugh Munro Construction Ltd. Who knew when Hugh Munro read “The …
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Gord Peters
President & Founder, Cando Rail Services Gord Peters is a big believer in …
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Lawrie Pollard
Chairman of Pollard Banknote Lawrie Pollard mortgaged everything he owned to take a …
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Gerry Price
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Price Industries If Gerry Price had continued down …
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Muriel Richardson
President of James Richardson and Sons Limited Muriel (Sprague) Richardson was the first …
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Hartley T Richardson
Hartley T. Richardson is the seventh family President of James Richardson & Sons, …
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James Armstrong Richardson
President of James Richardson and Sons Limited James Armstrong Richardson was a visionary …
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H. Sanford Riley
President & CEO, Richardson Financial Group Ltd. Sandy Riley went to the most …
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Sir Clifford Sifton
Founder of the Manitoba (Winnipeg) Free Press Although Sir Clifford Sifton, lawyer, politician …
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Bob Tallman
Owner & Chairman of Princess Auto Princess Auto Ltd. In 1942 Bob Tallman’s …
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Albert El Tassi
President & Chief Executive Officer of Peerless Garments Albert was born and raised …
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Louie Tolaini
President & Founder, TransX Ltd. Some entrepreneurs go into business because they hear …
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Carole Vivier
Chief Executive Officer & Film Commissioner, Manitoba Film and Music As CEO & …
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