# Nominations

**Source**: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/community/signature-events/inspiring-business-leader-award/nominations
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**Inspiring Business Leader Award**

[Contact Us](mailto:alanna.mueller@ucalgary.ca)

The Inspiring Business Leader Award selection committee welcomes your suggestions to identify outstanding and inspirational leaders and community builders in the Calgary area. Please [**email us**](mailto:community@haskayne.ucalgary.ca?subject=Proposing%20a%20nomiee%20for%20the%20IBLA) to propose a nominee for the Inspiring Business Leader Award.

Nomination submissions for 2026 are now closed. If you would like to submit a nomination for 2027, please contact us. Any submissions received prior to November 15, 2026 will be considered for the 2027 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
- **Ian Minnifee**, Director, Wealth Strategy, Acera Benefits
- **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