Business Person Of The Year Award Luncheon

Feb 1, 2009

by Rachel Singh

READ COVERAGE OF THE EVENT ON TWITTER

Venture Publishing Inc. reported live from the Business Person of the Year luncheon held on Thursday, January 29, 2009.

Read the coverage and see pictures from this year’s event on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VentureMags.
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About This Year’s Recipient

As co-founder and Chairman of FirstEnergy Capital Corp, W. Brett Wilson has helped build Canada’s top energy-focused investment bank. An approachable mogul and renowned deal-maker, Brett is establishing his legacy as one of the most recognizable philanthropists in Canada.

Receiving numerous awards and distinctions for business excellence throughout his career, Brett has also faced his share of personal upheavals and is using his experiences to redefine the meaning of success in the corporate world.

Taking a step back from the day-to-day operations of FirstEnergy Capital Corp., he has leveraged his personal influence and unrelenting drive to raise millions of dollars for various charities. As a savvy investor and as one of the stars of CBC’s hit show Dragon’s Den, Brett uses his clout to create opportunities for those aspiring to follow in his footsteps.

About This Year’s Award

Now in its 12th year, the Alberta’s Business Person of the Year Award is the most prestigious designation bestowed in Alberta’s vibrant business community. Alberta’s Business Person of the Year award is designed to identify and recognize individuals who embrace principled leadership, strategic thinking, balanced workplace values and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence.

Alberta’s Business Person of the Year is produced annually by Alberta Venture magazine. To nominate someone for the 2009 award, request a nomination form by calling 1-866-227-4276 ext. 236 and ask for a form to be mailed to you.

Nominations can be made by any resident of Alberta.
The deadline for the 2009 award is September 4th, 2009.

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