Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta Recognizes Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy

An estimated 800 Calgary business, government and community leaders gather edat the Hyatt Regency Calgary on October 19, 2011 to honor three legendary entrepreneurs as they were officially inducted into Calgary Business Hall of Fame. The esteemed Peter Mansbridge, anchor of The National and CBC News’ Chief Correspondent, returned to serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 8th Annual Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremony. Proceeds from the event benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta.

The 2011 Calgary Business Hall of Fame Laureates are:
P. John Aldred
Jack C. Donald
Sydney Kahanoff (posthumously)

John Aldred, Jack Donald and the late Sydney Kahanoff are all noted not only for their considerable business accomplishments but their dedication to philanthropic endeavors. They have raised or personally donated tens of millions of dollars for various causes.

Last year, Enerflex Systems founder John Aldred set a record for the largest-ever personal gift to SAIT Polytechnic. Similarly, Jack Donald, former president and CEO of the integrated fuel company Parkland Industries, made the largest-ever private donation to his hometown’s Red Deer College in 2007. After the sale of Voyager Petroleums in 1979, Syd Kahanoff started the Kahanoff Foundation which continues to assist numerous organizations locally and internationally.

“The lives of all three Laureates embody the Alberta spirit. They are enterprising, innovative and prosperous — while being ethical and compassionate,” said JASA President and CEO Mr. Scott Hillier. “The selection committee has chosen three remarkable additions to the Calgary Business Hall of Fame.”

Biographies for all three men are attached and will be available for public viewing at the newly-expanded Hall of Fame wall on the main floor of Bankers Hall East.

Continuing his exemplary support of Junior Achievement nationally and locally, Mr. Mansbridge that night presented the $5,000 The Peter Mansbridge JASA Achiever Scholarship to program alumnus —Sakshi Sharma, a Calgarian now attending Carleton University.

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