# Previous Recipients
**Source**: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/community/signature-events/inspiring-business-leader-award/previous-recipients
**Parent**: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/
**Inspiring Business Leader Award**
[Contact Us](mailto:alanna.mueller@ucalgary.ca)
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**](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgH3K93rK4ik7E_2FaxpoGB4y735oSa2g)channel to watch videos from our recent Inspiring Business Leader Award galas.
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#### [Bryan de Lottinville](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/bryan-de-lottinville-receives-haskaynes-2025-inspiring-business-leader-award) (2025)
Founder & Executive Chairperson, Benevity
#### [Kim McConnell, CM](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/sowing-seeds-leadership-agricultural-industry-icon-kim-mcconnell-named-recipient-2024-inspiring) (2024)
Founder and former CEO, AdFarm
#### [Dawn Farrell](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/news/stepping-when-leadership-needed-dawn-farrell-named-2023-inspiring-business-leader) (2023)
President and CEO, Trans Mountain Corporation
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#### [Wayne Chiu](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/andrea-robertson-and-wayne-chiu-be-recognized-30th-anniversary-distinguished-business-leader-awards) (2022)
Founder and CEO, Trico Group, Founder, Trico Foundation
#### [Andrea Robertson](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/andrea-robertson-and-wayne-chiu-be-recognized-30th-anniversary-distinguished-business-leader-awards) (2022)
President and Chief Executive Officer, STARS
#### [Dr. Chen Fong](https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/news/human-ingenuity-engine-new-economy-says-distinguished-business-leader-award-recipient) (2021)
Co-Founder, Pureweb Inc.
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#### The [**2020 Distinguished Business Leaders Summit**](https://youtu.be/4TXPrujEehc)
#### was hosted in place of the DBLA awards and gala
#### due to COVID-19.
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#### [Michael Culbert](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/michael-culbert-recognized-over-35-years-ethical-leadership-2019-distinguished-business-leader) (2019)
Vice Chairman, PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd.
#### [Guy J. Turcotte](https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/guy-j-turcotte-honoured-ethical-leadership-2018-distinguished-business-leader-award) (2018)
Founder, President and CEO, Stone Creek Resorts Inc.
#### [Leslie O'Donoghue](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/leslie-odonoghue-receives-distinguished-business-leader-award) (2017)
Executive Vice President Corporate Development & Strategy and Chief Risk Officer, Agrium Inc.
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#### [**Sam Kolias**](https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/haskayne-honour-real-estate-leader-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
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#### 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.
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#### Hal Kvisle (2010)
President and CEO, TransCanada Corporation
#### Patrick Daniel (2009)
President and CEO, Enbridge Inc.
#### George Brookman (2008)
CEO and Owner, West Canadian
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#### **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
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#### 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.
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#### 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.
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#### 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.
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#### 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