Len Pennachetti pioneered wine and hospitality in the Niagara Peninsula. Read More
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Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2016 Jack Vanderlaan
The people closest to Jack describe him as a humble visionary entrepreneur known for empowering his team, quietly supporting his community, and for his inspiring leadership as exemplified by his signature line, “Are we having fun yet?” Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2015 The Late Jan R. Cook
For over 40 years, the name Jan Cook has been synonymous with business and community leadership in Niagara. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2014 Dennis Parass
A professional engineer with an MBA from York University, Dennis Parass’ career in custom engineering spans more than 35 years. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2013 Paul House
Paul House was born on a farm in Stoney Creek, Ontario in 1943 and began his work in the food and service business at an early age, marketing the family farm’s fruits and vegetables at the Hamilton Farmer’s Market. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2012 The Late David S. Howes
David Howes was born in St. Catharines and educated at local schools. After high school, he attended the University of Western Michigan, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. David received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Brock University. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2011 Norris Walker and the Late John Walker
As fourth generation owners of Walker Industries Holdings Limited, Norris and John Walker are the definition of the word “success”. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2010 Tom Rankin
As president of Rankin Construction, Tom Rankin has made significant contributions to the development of the Niagara region’s infrastructure over the past 32 years. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2009 Ruedi Hafen
From his early days in Switzerland to his life as President, Operations Manager and Chief Pilot of Niagara Helicopters Limited in Niagara Falls, Rudolf (Ruedi) Hafen has strived for excellence. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Alumni 2008 Bruce Wilson
When Bruce Wilson left school at the age of 17, to help support his family after his father’s passing, no one could have predicted that he would ultimately be the force behind an organization that, at the time of award, employed approximately 1,500 people in Niagara. Read More