The Inspiring Business Leader Award presents a refreshing view on leadership in our evolving city. We will recognize a recipient who is inspired in their leadership, personal and professional accomplishments, commitment to community and business acumen. We hope you will join us in celebration!
Visit Haskayne’s YouTube channel to watch videos from our recent Distinguished Business Award galas.
Bryan de Loittinville (2025)
Founder & Executive Chairperson, Benevity
Kim McConnell, CM (2024)
Founder and former CEO, AdFarm
Dawn Farrell (2023)
President and CEO, Trans Mountain Corporation
Wayne Chiu (2022)
Founder and CEO, Trico Group, Founder, Trico Foundation
Andrea Robertson (2022)
President and Chief Executive Officer, STARS
Dr. Chen Fong (2021)
Co-Founder, Pureweb Inc.
The 2020 Distinguished Business Leaders Summit
was hosted in place of the DBLA awards and gala
due to COVID-19.
Michael Culbert (2019)
Vice Chairman, PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd.
Guy J. Turcotte (2018)
Founder, President and CEO, Stone Creek Resorts Inc.
Leslie O'Donoghue (2017)
Executive Vice President Corporate Development & Strategy and Chief Risk Officer, Agrium Inc.
Sam Kolias (2016)
Chairman & CEO, Boardwalk Rental Communities
Ronald N. Mannix (2015)
Founder and Director, Coril Holdings Ltd.
Mac Van Wielingen (2014)
Chairman, ARC Resources and ARC Financial
Alan Norris (2013)
President and CEO, Brookfield Residential Properties Inc.
Susan Riddell Rose (2012)
President and CEO, Perpetual Energy Inc.
Rick George (2011)
President and CEO, Suncor Energy Inc.
Hal Kvisle (2010)
President and CEO, TransCanada Corporation
Patrick Daniel (2009)
President and CEO, Enbridge Inc.
George Brookman (2008)
CEO and Owner, West Canadian
Michael J. (Mike) Tims, CM, LLD (Hon) (2007)
Chairman, Peters & Co.
Harley Hotchkiss (2006)
Chairman, NHL Board of Governors
Linda Hohol (2005)
President, TSX Venture Exchange
Charlie Fischer (2014)
President and CEO, Nexen Inc.
Clive Beddoe (2003)
Chairman, President and CEO, WestJet Airlines Ltd.
John Forzani (2002)
Founder, Chairman and CEO, The Forzani Group Ltd.
David O’Brien (2001)
Chairman, President and CEO, Canadian Pacific Ltd.
Brian MacNeill (2000)
Chairman, Petro-Canada
James Gray (1999)
Chairman, Canadian Hunter Exploration Ltd.
J.R. (Bud) McCaig (1998)
Chairman, Trimac Corporation
Richard Haskayne OC, AOE, FCA (1997)
Chairman of the Board, NOVA Corporation
Robert Brawn (1996)
President and CEO, Danoil Energy Ltd.
Alfred Balm (1995)
Chairman of the Board, Emergo Canada Ltd.
David Mitchell, OC (1994)
President and CEO, Alberta Energy Company Ltd.
John Currie (1993)
President, Alberta Arts Stabilization Fund