The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Cape Breton University and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Nova Scotia Chapter, is now seeking nominations from the community for Cape Breton leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary business success, superior leadership values, a commitment to giving back to the community, and have a legacy of achievement. From now until May 12th, 2024, the Chamber is accepting nominations of outstanding individuals who meet the criteria to be inducted into the Cape Breton Business and Philanthropy Hall of Fame or remarkable individuals/groups to receive the Philanthropy Leadership Award.
Business Excellence
Inductees are recognized for outstanding business achievements over their lifetime body of work.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Inductees have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills.
Community Leadership
Inductees have demonstrated community-mindedness and has contributed to public service or shared economic success within the community.
Provided Inspiration
Inductees are widely respected by their peers and are considered role models for future generations of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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2023
- Bruce Marsh (Business Hall of Fame)
- Dr. Eileen Pottie Forrester (Business Hall of Fame)
- Jim and Roma Kehoe (Philanthropy Hall of Fame)
- Cape Breton Building Trades and their Unionized Contractors (Philanthropy Leadership Award)
2022
- Bruce Meloney (Business Hall of Fame)
- The Late Mr. Vic AuCoin (Business Hall of Fame)
- Stuart MacLeod (Philanthropy Hall of Fame)
2021
- Brian Shebib (Business Hall of Fame)
- Annette Verschuren (Philanthropy Hall of Fame)
2019
- Lori and Jim Kennedy
- Bill Mozvick
- Shelia Gillis
- John and Jeanne Eyking (Philanthropy Hall of Fame)
2018
- Tom MacDonald
- Susan Gallop
- The Late John Yurchesyn
- Martin Chernin (Philanthropy Hall of Fame)
2017
- Joe Braunmiller
- Dave Gillis
- Fr. Albert Maroun & Lou Maroun (Philanthropy Hall of Fame)
2016
- The Late Gordon Heading
- Gerry MacKenzie
- Joseph Shannon (Philanthropy Hall of Fame)
2015
- The Late Joe Barrington
- Bette MacDonald
- Arnie Rudderham
- John & Ted VanZutphen
2014
- The Late Duncan MacIntyre
- Raylene Theriault
- Edgar Samson
- Gary Wilson
2013
- Carol Beaton
- Donald Morrison
- Robert Sampson
- Annette Vershuren
2011/12
- Warren Gordon
- Rina Gouthro
- Steve Lewis
- Dave MacKenna
2010
- Sharon Salter
- George Unsworth
- Richard Warren
- Wayne Weatherbee
2009
- Marjorie Fougere
- The Late Nelson Latimer
- The Late Greg Lynch
- Chief Terrance Paul
- The Late Kim Wilkie
2008
- Martin Cherin, O.C.
- Doris MacDonald
- Rankin MacSween
- The Late Sid & The Late Jean Meloney
- The Late Hugh Tweedie
2007
- The Late Stephen Kavanagh
- James Kehoe, O.N.S.
- Dr. Alastair MacLeod
- Allan Pace
2006
- Joella Foulds
- The Late Lloyd MacDonald
- Stuart MacLeod Jr.
- The Late Harold Schwartz
2005
- Avvie Druker
- The Late Gordon Mercer
- The Late Bruce & Doroth Rossetti
- The Late Irving Schwartz
2004
- The Late John Abbass
- The Late Simon & Kay Haddad
- The Late Isobel & Daniel MacAulay
- Marven, Norris & The Late Nathaniel Nathanson
2003
- Evelyn Davis
- The Late Sandy Reeves
- Joseph Shannon
- The Late Ethel & The Late Harvey Webber
2002
- The Late Mike & The Late Christine Dezagiacomo
- John Eyking
- The Late Joan Harriss
- The Late Jack Yazer, O.N.S., C.M.