Calgary Herald

Calgary business leaders recognized

- BILL BROOKS

Being an exceptiona­l business leader is no small feat. Challenges galore test the mettle of myriad businesses whether it’s the carbon tax, increases in the minimum wage, or shameful federal and provincial government “business averse” policies, it’s indeed tougher than ever to make a buck.

And yet there are lots of business leaders in our fair city who are meeting the challenges head on. And not only surviving, but doing quite well in spite of the strong headwinds. These leaders were feted and honoured at the recent 10th anniversar­y of the Business in Calgary Leaders Award gala held at the Westin. Nomination­s for the prestigiou­s award spanned industries as diverse as real estate and health care to pharmaceut­ical and insurance. The task of narrowing the scores of nominees down to just 20 fell upon judges Trevor Winkler, regional managing partner, MNP LLP; David Allwright, dean of the Chiu School of Business at Bow Valley College; and Myron Feser, vice-president, sales, ATB Business and Agricultur­e.

Congratula­tions to the recipients of this year’s Leaders Award: AltaLink’s Scott Thon; Cambrian Pharmacy’s Rob Heaton; CANA Constructi­on’s Fabrizio Carinelli; Cardel Lifestyles and Logel Homes’ Tim Logel; Elan Constructi­on’s Todd Poulsen; Executive Mat Service’s Kim Caron; First Calgary Financial’s Shelley Vandenberg; Fitter Internatio­nal’s Louis Stack; Grafton Asset Management’s Geeta Sankappana­var; Homes by Avi’s Alice Mateyko; Horizon North Logistics’ Rod Graham; Momentum Health, Evidence Sport and Spine, Innovative Sports Medicine’s Wendy Coombs; PK Sound’s Jeremy Bridge; Prime Real Estate Group’s Harwinder Kang; Respect Group’s Sheldon Kennedy and Wayne McNeil; Rogers Insurance’s Bruce Rabik; Statesman Group of Companies’ Dr. Garth Mann and Jeff Mann; Surgical Centres’ Dr. Mohamed Nanji; Village Brewery’s Jim Button; and Willow Park Wines & Spirits’ Wayne Henuset.

Guests in attendance saluting these leaders included: Tony Smith and Randy Mowat, representi­ng presenting partner MNP LLP; Mark Lunnin, representi­ng gold partner Servpro; Business in Calgary publishers, brothers Pat and Tim Ottmann; emcee, Dave Kelly; Chase Myhill and Serge Corbeil, representi­ng official airline partner Air Canada; Brad Becker; Deb Thon, proud spouse of honouree Scott Thon; Sherri Logel, proud spouse of honouree Tim Logel; and Julie Visser.

 ?? PHOTOS: BILL BROOKS ?? From left, at the Business in Calgary Leaders Award are award recipients Respect Group’s Wayne McNeil, Elan Constructi­on’s Todd Poulsen and CANA Constructi­on’s Fabrizio Carinelli. The prestigiou­s awards have been presented for 10 years.
PHOTOS: BILL BROOKS From left, at the Business in Calgary Leaders Award are award recipients Respect Group’s Wayne McNeil, Elan Constructi­on’s Todd Poulsen and CANA Constructi­on’s Fabrizio Carinelli. The prestigiou­s awards have been presented for 10 years.
 ??  ?? Award recipient AltaLink’s Scott Thon, left, and his proud wife Deb with MNP’s Tony Smith. MNP was the platinum sponsor of the 10th anniversar­y of the awards evening held at the Westin.
Award recipient AltaLink’s Scott Thon, left, and his proud wife Deb with MNP’s Tony Smith. MNP was the platinum sponsor of the 10th anniversar­y of the awards evening held at the Westin.
 ??  ?? First Calgary Financial’s Shelley Vandenberg was among those outstandin­g Calgarians honoured. Joining Vandenberg is Brad Becker
First Calgary Financial’s Shelley Vandenberg was among those outstandin­g Calgarians honoured. Joining Vandenberg is Brad Becker
 ??  ?? Award recipient Prime Real Estate Group’s Harwinder Kang, left, is pictured with Servpro vice-president Mark Lunnin. Servpro has been an invaluable sponsor of the awards for many years.
Award recipient Prime Real Estate Group’s Harwinder Kang, left, is pictured with Servpro vice-president Mark Lunnin. Servpro has been an invaluable sponsor of the awards for many years.
 ??  ?? Business in Calgary Leaders Award has been honouring those amazing Calgarians who make a difference in our community for the past 10 years. Pictured, are Business in Calgary co-publisher Pat Ottmann and emcee Dave Kelly.
Business in Calgary Leaders Award has been honouring those amazing Calgarians who make a difference in our community for the past 10 years. Pictured, are Business in Calgary co-publisher Pat Ottmann and emcee Dave Kelly.
 ??  ?? Rogers Insurance’s Bruce Rabik was among those honoured with a Business in Calgary Leaders Award. Joining Rabik is Julie Visser.
Rogers Insurance’s Bruce Rabik was among those honoured with a Business in Calgary Leaders Award. Joining Rabik is Julie Visser.
 ??  ?? All smiles at the event are, from left, Air Canada’s Serge Corbeil, Fairmont Palliser’s Gloria Kay and Air Canada’s Chase Myhill. Air Canada is the Leaders Award official airline partner.
All smiles at the event are, from left, Air Canada’s Serge Corbeil, Fairmont Palliser’s Gloria Kay and Air Canada’s Chase Myhill. Air Canada is the Leaders Award official airline partner.
 ??  ?? Award recipient Sheldon Kennedy, left, poses with MNP’s Randy Mowat and award recipient Horizon North Logistics’ Rod Graham.
Award recipient Sheldon Kennedy, left, poses with MNP’s Randy Mowat and award recipient Horizon North Logistics’ Rod Graham.
 ??  ?? Pictured are honouree Cardel Lifestyles and Logel Homes’ Tim Logel and his wife Sherri.
Pictured are honouree Cardel Lifestyles and Logel Homes’ Tim Logel and his wife Sherri.
 ??  ?? Pictured are award recipients Willow Park Wines & Spirits’ Wayne Henuset, left, and Village Brewery’s Jim Button.
Pictured are award recipients Willow Park Wines & Spirits’ Wayne Henuset, left, and Village Brewery’s Jim Button.

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