2026 JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Edmonton Convention Centre | 9797 Jasper Avenue NW
The JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame powered by ATB Financial honours our region’s most esteemed business visionaries, supported by MNP, our Nomination Partner, for their life achievements and service to our economy, our communities and the collective future of Albertans. It is the premier annual gathering of business and community leaders from every sector. This annual celebration is our signature fundraising event in support of Junior Achievement programs for young people.
Nominations are submitted by the community to Junior Achievement Northern Alberta & MNP and presented for consideration to an independent Selection Committee. The Selection Committee is comprised of individuals from the JA Northern Alberta Honourary Board of Governors, who are past inductees of our Business Hall of Fame.
Do you Know Someone who Should be Nominated?
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame!
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Showcase your brand to an influential audience of business decision-makers. With various sponsorship levels available, we can ensure you receive the unique benefits best suited to your business while helping the next generation achieve their dreams.
2025 JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Last year, we were proud to honour five outstanding inductees whose leadership has left a lasting mark on our region’s economy.
Dave Filipchuk
Board Chair, PCL Construction
David Kent
Founder, Chairman and CEO, Nearctic Property Group
Bob maclean
Chairman, The Crossing Group
ZAINUL MAWJI
EVP & President, TELUS Consumer Solutions
NIZAR JAFFER SOMJI
Founder & Chairman, Jaffer Group of Companies
2025 Impact Award Recipient
The JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame Impact Award recognizes nominees whose leadership, determination and dynamism are driving business and positively shaping their community.
2025 moderator
The JA Business Hall of Fame Moderator plays a key role in guiding the panel discussion. They introduce each panelist, ask thoughtful and engaging questions, and keep the conversation flowing so that the audience gains valuable insights into the journeys, challenges, and successes of our Laureates. The Moderator ensures the discussion stays on track, highlights key themes, and creates space for meaningful stories and reflections to inspire everyone in the room.
Cam Linke
CEO, Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute)
Chris Turchansky
Group Head, Business and Wealth, ATB Financial
Thank You to Our 2025 Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame Table Purchasers
All Weather Group
AMII
Bamboo Investments
Barr LLP
Bennett Jones LLP
Bryan & Company
CAREERS: The Next Generation
CBRE
CIBC Commercial Banking
Collins Steel
Cowan Graphics Inc.
Dr Lorraine Bray & Jim Carter
DJI Capital
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Durabuilt Windows & Doors
Durstling Family Trust
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Edmonton Exchanger
Edmonton International Airport
Elite Promotional Marketing
EllisDon
Emmerlyn Consulting Inc.
EY
Gasland Properties Ltd.
Hokanson Capital Inc.
Imperial Equities Inc.
Italian Centre Shop
Jaffer Group of Companies
Jiffy Lube
Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP
KPMG MSLP
KV Capital
Landrex Inc.
Mawji Family
McCoy Family Foundation
McLennan Ross
Nearctic Property Group
Nunastar Properties
ONE Properties
PCL Construction Inc.
Princeton Ventures Ltd.
Qualico
RJM Corp / The Crossing Group
RMC Group of Companies
RTA Holdings Ltd.
ScaleGood Fund LP
Servus Credit Union
Specialized Recruiting Group
STEM Collegiate
Strathearn Heights Ltd.
The Crossing Group
University of Alberta
Vanta Group
Westcorp
Wheaton Group
Witten Law LLP
York Realty
Questions?
Rochelle Gilmour
Director of Development
E: rgilmour@janorthalberta.org
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