DBLA Recipients

Rick George

Richard L. (Rick) George, OC, president and CEO of Suncor Energy Inc., is the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Business Leader Award (DBLA) by the Haskayne School of Business (University of Calgary) and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Rick has been president and CEO of Suncor since 1991. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a valuation of $1.2 billion in 1992-93 to its current market capitalization of more than $60 billion, making it Canada’s largest energy company. During his time at the helm, George has been instrumental in the formation of the Suncor Energy Foundation. Together, Suncor Energy and the Suncor Energy Foundation have strategically invested nearly $110 million in charitable and non-profit organizations across Canada and internationally.

View a slideshow from the gala dinner, held on-stage at the Jack Singer auditorium.

Hal Kvisle (2010) President & CEO, TransCanada Corporation

Patrick Daniel (2009) President & CEO, Enbridge Inc.

George Brookman (2008) CEO & Owner, West Canadian

Mike Tims (2007) Chairman, Peters & Co.

Harley Hotchkiss (deceased) (2006) Chairman, NHL Board of Governors

Linda Hohol (2005) President, TSX Venture Exchange

Charlie Fischer (2004) President & CEO, Nexen Inc.

Clive Beddoe (2003) Co-founder, Chairman, President & CEO, WestJet Airlines Ltd.

John Forzani (2002) Founder, Chairman & CEO, The Forzani Group Ltd.

David O’Brien (2001) Chairman, President & CEO, Canadian Pacific Ltd.

Brian MacNeill (2000) Chairman, Petro-Canada

James Gray (1999) Chairman, Canadian Hunter Exploration Ltd.

J.R. (Bud) McCaig (deceased) (1998) Chairman, Trimac Corporation

Richard Haskayne OC, AOE, FCA (1997) Chairman of the Board, NOVA Corporation

Robert Brawn (1996) President & CEO, Danoil Energy Ltd.

Alfred Balm (1995) Chairman of the Board, Emergo Canada Ltd.

David Mitchell, OC (1994) President & CEO, Alberta Energy Company Ltd.

John Currie (1993) President, Alberta Arts Stabilization Fund