The Inspiring Business Leader Award selection committee welcomes your suggestions to identify outstanding ethical leaders and community builders in the Calgary area. Please email us to propose a nominee for the Inspiring Business Leader Award. Any submissions received prior to November 16, 2025 will be considered for the 2026 recipient.
Selection Committee
The Inspiring Business Leader Award selection committee members are a dynamic mix of business leaders, future leaders, and representatives of both the Haskayne School of Business and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. The 2026 selection committee includes:
- Mike Broadfoot, Principal, MGB Investments
- Jim Dinning, Chancellor Emeritus, University of Calgary
- Eva Friesen, President and CEO, Calgary Foundation
- Gina Grandy, Dean, Haskayne School of Business
- Nannette Ho-Covernton, Sustainability Leader, Spartan Controls
- Sue Riddell Rose, President and CEO, Perpetual Energy and Distinguished Business Leader Award recipient (2012)
- Shahauna Siddiqui, Partner, DHR International and Selection Sponsor
- Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce