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A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, John Howard has held positions ranging from ironworker to management positions in the technology industry to wine industry entrepreneur – to name only a few. Read More

Donald L. Triggs grew up in rural Manitoba where, at an early age, his passion for the land and its fruits started. Read More

Paul Bosc, President and founder of Château des Charmes, was born in French Algeria, where his ancestors had migrated from France in the 1840s. Read More

George Wakil, the founder and President of White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa, grew up in Toronto as one of seven children. Read More

From humble beginnings, Niagara Credit Union’s success during the past 58 years has occurred for three reasons – the loyalty of its members, the dedication of its staff, and the foresight and commitment of its two pioneers – Mr. Ed Regier and Mr. Bill Goertz. Read More

Bill Vermeer came to Canada from Holland in 1952with a background in greenhouse growing. Read More

At the time of award, Christopher Newton had been the Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival for 22 seasons, the longest such tenure at any major theatre company in Canadian history. Read More

Joseph Peller’s career began as a medical doctor following his graduation from the University of Toronto in 1948. Read More

Ed Werner, along with his three partners, Scott Abbott, Chris Haney, and John Haney, brought the board game, Trivial Pursuit, to the world. Read More

In 1950, Adriaan (Andy) Olsthoorn travelled from Holland to Canada with both a vision and a passion to create his own greenhouse operation. Read More