For Immediate Release
Prairies Finalists Announced For Canada’s Leading Business Awards
The 13th annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards name finalists(Calgary, July 6, 2006)—Forty-nine top entrepreneurs who have demonstrated leadership, drive and innovation have been chosen from an impressive list of nominees as Prairies region finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 awards.
“Through their creativity, determination and tenacity, entrepreneurs in the Prairies shape the social and economic landscape of not only Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba but the entire country," says Barry Munro, director of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program for the Prairies region. “We proudly recognize the success our Prairies nominees have achieved and the valuable contributions they make to their sectors.”
Canada’s most prestigious business awards program is now in its 13th year. The program considers nominees in a number of business categories before selecting finalists. Those finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006, Prairies region are:
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Judson MacorAirSprint (Fractional aircraft ownership)
Calgary, AB
www.airsprint.com
Lyle Best
Quikcard Solutions Inc. (Health services plans and claims adjudication software)
Edmonton, AB
www.quikcard.com
Chris Vilcsak
Solution 105 Consulting Ltd. (Utility management services)
Edmonton, AB
www.solution105.com
BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Brent TrepelBen Moss Jewellers (Fine jewellery retailer)
Winnipeg, MB
www.benmoss.com
Eveline Charles
Eveline Charles Salons & Spas (Hair salon, day spa and product manufacturer)
Edmonton, AB
www.evelinecharles.com
Cliff Dyck, E.J. (Ted) Sherritt
Flo-Form Industries Ltd. (Countertops manufacturing and installation)
Winnipeg, MB
www.floform.com
Robert (Bob) Mazer
The R.G. Mazer Group (Agriculture, turf management and construction machinery)
Brandon, MB
www.rgmazergroup.ca
EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR
Dean Andres, Kelly Long, Pieter SpinderCarmen Creek Gourmet Meats (High-end bison products marketing and distributor)
Calgary, AB
www.carmencreek.com
Regan Davis
Flexpipe Systems (Oil and gas pipeline systems manufacturer)
Calgary, AB
www.flexpipesystems.com
Ravinder Minhas
Mountain Crest Brewing Company (Craft brewery)
Calgary, AB
www.damngoodbeer.ca
ENERGY SERVICES – PRIVATE
Roger StokowskiBig Eagle Services (Oilfield services)
Camrose, AB
www.bigeagle.ca
Justin Heikel
Industrial Paramedic Services Ltd. (Emergency medical personnel, vehicles and equipment)
Calgary, AB
www.ipsems.com
Dan Klemke
KMC Mining (Contract mining)
Edmonton, AB
www.kmcmining.com
Kevin Fleury
Tarpon Energy Services Ltd. (Oilfield Services)
Calgary, AB
www.tarponenergy.com
ENERGY SERVICES – PUBLIC
Brad GabelCanadian Sub-Surface Energy Services (Cased-hole wireline and production testing services)
Calgary, AB
www.cansub.com
Jed Wood
High Arctic Energy Services L.P. (Well construction services)
Red Deer, AB
www.higharcticenergyservices.com
John Hooks
Phoenix Technology Income Fund (Drilling services)
Calgary, AB
www.phoenixcan.com
Ric Peterson
Producers Oilfield Services Inc. (Oilfield transportation solutions)
Calgary, AB
www.producersoilfield.com
HEALTH SCIENCES
Darryl Stein, Karim Teja, Robin WinsorImaging Dynamics Company Ltd. (Digital radiography systems)
Calgary, AB
www.imagingdynamics.com
Andrew Baum, Maurice Moloney
SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (Biotechnology, engaged in production of protein pharmaceuticals)
Calgary, AB
www.sembiosys.com
MANUFACTURING
David Blatt, Robert DregerColor Ad Group (Printed and flexible packaging products)
Winnipeg, MB
www.coloradgroup.com
Chris Lumb
Micralyne Inc. (Develops and manufactures micro-electro-mechanical systems)
Edmonton, AB
www.micralyne.com
Glenn Pizzey, Linda Pizzey
Pizzey's Milling (Specialty flaxseed ingredients)
Angusville, MB
www.pizzeys.com
Darren Resch, John Trapp
Total-R Inc. (Laminated insulation products)
Calgary, AB
www.total-r.com
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Jeff ThompsonActiva Consumer Promotions (Promotions and marketing)
Winnipeg, MB
www.activaconsumerpromo.com
Kim McConnell
AdFarm (Agricultural marketing communications)
Calgary, AB
www.adfarmonline.com
PROFESSIONAL/FINANCIAL SERVICES
Mike DuffDesign Group Staffing Inc. (Technical, professional and administrative personnel services)
Edmonton, AB
www.dg.ca
Clive Oshry, Michael Oshry
Globex Foreign Exchange Corporation (Premium currency exchange rates and exchange solutions)
Edmonton, AB
www.globexfx.com
Brent McLean
McLean & Partners Wealth Management Ltd. (Discretionary portfolio management)
Calgary, AB
www.mcleanpartners.com
REAL ESTATE
Timothy MeltonMelcor Developments Ltd. (Commercial properties)
Edmonton, AB
www.melcor.ca
Ian McAuley, Marc Staniloff
Superior Lodging Corp. (Franchised lodging facilities)
Calgary, AB
www.superiorlodgingcorp.com
Joe Paletta
The Paletta Group (Hospitality – Lodging facilities)
Winnipeg, MB
www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com
TECHNOLOGY
Arnon LevyGuest-Tek (IP solutions for the hospitality industry)
Calgary, AB
www.guest-tek.com
Cory Janssen, Cory Wagner
Investopedia Inc. (Financial education Web site)
Edmonton , AB
www.investopedia.com
Tyler Gompf
Tell Us About Us Inc. (Customer and employee surveys)
Winnipeg, MB
www.tellusaboutus.com
TURNAROUND ENTREPRENEUR
Peter JonesHudBay Minerals Inc. (Mining)
Winnipeg, MB
www.hudbayminerals.com
Kevin Nugent
NQL Energy Services (Oil and gas drilling application technology)
Calgary, AB
www.nql.com
On October 12, 2006, a finalist in each business category will be presented with a regional category award during a gala celebration, with one category recipient then being awarded the title Entrepreneur Of The Year for the Prairies region. The Prairies award recipient goes on to compete with top entrepreneurs from the Pacific, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic regions for the coveted national honour of Entrepreneur Of The Year, to be announced November 2, 2006, in Ottawa. In June 2007, Canada’s Entrepreneur Of The Year moves to the world stage, joining more than 35 country recipients participating in the international competition for the title of World Entrepreneur Of The Year.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards honour entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, risk taking, company development, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Submissions are reviewed by an independent judging panel, which is composed of several distinguished Canadian business leaders and previous award recipients. The members of the Prairies region panel for 2006 are: Glenn Feltham, dean, Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba; Kevin Kavanagh, past president, Great West Life Assurance Company; James Keirstead, VP Marketing, Blue Falls Manufacturing Ltd.; Mary C. Ritchie, president, Richford Holdings Ltd.; Allan Ross, chief executive officer, Ross Smith Energy Group; and Beverley A. Sheridan, president, Technology NOW.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year program was founded by Ernst & Young to celebrate great entrepreneurs and heighten awareness of the economic impact of entrepreneurial ventures. The program is nationally sponsored by Global Television Network, National Post, La Presse, RDI and Roynat Capital. Prairies region sponsors are: CalgaryInc, Calgary Herald and Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. To learn more about the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 awards, visit www.eoy.ca.
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