A remarkable ensemble of imagination and entrepreneurial talent

Since its inception in 1997 The Nicol Entrepreneurial Awards has consistently attracted some of our nation’s most celebrated and successful entrepreneurs. These individuals enthusiastically support the award program by participating as inspirational speakers.

The list of past speakers at the annual gala awards reads like a “who’s who” of Canada’s most respected business entrepreneurs. Consider these notable business luminaries:

• Richard L’Abbé, co-founder and former CEO of Med-Eng Systems Inc.
• Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair of TD Bank Financial Group
• John McLennan, former CEO for Cantel, Bell Mobility, Bell Canada and AT&T Canada
• Eric Sprott, CA, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and portfolio manager, Sprott Asset Management Inc.
• Leonard Lee, founder of Lee Valley Tools
• Sir Terrence Matthews, Chairman of Wesley Clover and also the Chairman of Mitel and March Networks and former CEO and Chairman of Newbridge Networks Corporation