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.
![Dawn Farrell](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2024-01/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Dawn_Farrell.jpg?itok=n_UP1Dn1)
Dawn Farrell (2023)
President and CEO, Trans Mountain Corporation
![Wayne Chiu](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Wayne_Chiu.jpg?itok=9uokUDBl)
Wayne Chiu (2022)
Founder and CEO, Trico Group, Founder, Trico Foundation
![Andrea Robertson](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Andrea.jpg?itok=QCjnErRu)
Andrea Robertson (2022)
President and Chief Executive Officer, STARS
![Dr. Chen Fong](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Chen_Fong.jpg?itok=qmDlhDuk)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Michael_Culbert.jpg?itok=1VM6-Vpo)
Michael Culbert (2019)
Vice Chairman, PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd.
![Guy J. Turcotte](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Guy_Turcotte.jpg?itok=a5Prc1wy)
Guy J. Turcotte (2018)
Founder, President and CEO, Stone Creek Resorts Inc.
![Leslie O'Donoghue](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Leslie_ODonoghue.jpg?itok=yZnkCcNC)
Leslie O'Donoghue (2017)
Executive Vice President Corporate Development & Strategy and Chief Risk Officer, Agrium Inc.
![Sam Kolias](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Sam_Kolias.jpg?itok=e8PR8S0C)
Sam Kolias (2016)
Chairman & CEO, Boardwalk Rental Communities
![Ronald N. Mannix](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Ron_Manix.jpg?itok=d1HLCQ-g)
Ronald N. Mannix (2015)
Founder and Director, Coril Holdings Ltd.
![Mac Van Wielingen](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Marc_Van_Wielingen.jpg?itok=dunqWle7)
Mac Van Wielingen (2014)
Chairman, ARC Resources and ARC Financial
![Alan Norris](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Alan_Norris.jpg?itok=GG8YhKJ-)
Alan Norris (2013)
President and CEO, Brookfield Residential Properties Inc.
![Susan Riddell Rose](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Susan_Rose.jpg?itok=811__LVk)
Susan Riddell Rose (2012)
President and CEO, Perpetual Energy Inc.
![Rick George](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Rick_George.jpg?itok=dqxny1yZ)
Rick George (2011)
President and CEO, Suncor Energy Inc.
![Hal Kvisle](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Hal_Kvisle.jpg?itok=c75-W47X)
Hal Kvisle (2010)
President and CEO, TransCanada Corporation
![Patrick Daniel](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Patrick_Daniel.jpg?itok=lju1SicJ)
Patrick Daniel (2009)
President and CEO, Enbridge Inc.
![George Brookman](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_George_Brookman.jpg?itok=NelpL1uA)
George Brookman (2008)
CEO and Owner, West Canadian
![Mike Tims](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Mike_Tims.jpg?itok=ptwABWkG)
Michael J. (Mike) Tims, CM, LLD (Hon) (2007)
Chairman, Peters & Co.
![Harley Hotchkiss](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Harley_Hotchkiss.jpg?itok=AYWDJmzl)
Harley Hotchkiss (2006)
Chairman, NHL Board of Governors
![Linda Hohol](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Linda_Hohol.jpg?itok=qe-ScT2z)
Linda Hohol (2005)
President, TSX Venture Exchange
![Charlie Fischer](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Charles_Fisher.jpg?itok=LGv9CXG6)
Charlie Fischer (2014)
President and CEO, Nexen Inc.
![Clive Beddoe](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Clive_Beddoe.jpg?itok=4t_qadi9)
Clive Beddoe (2003)
Chairman, President and CEO, WestJet Airlines Ltd.
![John Forzani](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_John_Forzani_0.jpg?itok=6AH9T9jX)
John Forzani (2002)
Founder, Chairman and CEO, The Forzani Group Ltd.
![David O'Brien](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_David_OBrien.jpg?itok=gRrIvBbe)
David O’Brien (2001)
Chairman, President and CEO, Canadian Pacific Ltd.
![Brian MacNeill](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Brian_MacNeil.jpg?itok=8NzdW5FG)
Brian MacNeill (2000)
Chairman, Petro-Canada
![James Gray](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Jim_Gray.jpg?itok=iQPQ0Bub)
James Gray (1999)
Chairman, Canadian Hunter Exploration Ltd.
![J.R. (Bud) McCaig](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Bud_Mccaig.jpg?itok=0wfPNs8P)
J.R. (Bud) McCaig (1998)
Chairman, Trimac Corporation
![Richard Haskayne](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Dick_Haskayne.jpg?itok=5nRgsBaA)
Richard Haskayne OC, AOE, FCA (1997)
Chairman of the Board, NOVA Corporation
![Robert Brawn](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Robert_Brawn.jpg?itok=WGSXXqYB)
Robert Brawn (1996)
President and CEO, Danoil Energy Ltd.
![Alfred Balm](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_Alfred_Balm.jpg?itok=yKdIR4Ze)
Alfred Balm (1995)
Chairman of the Board, Emergo Canada Ltd.
![David Mitchell, OC](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_David_Mitchell.jpg?itok=5Wz2VxYc)
David Mitchell, OC (1994)
President and CEO, Alberta Energy Company Ltd.
![John Currie](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-02/DBLA_Past_recipients_555_450_John_Currie.jpg?itok=YqXK3mpx)
John Currie (1993)
President, Alberta Arts Stabilization Fund