Canada’s Highest Business Honour
Vision & Leadership | Economic Impact | Citizenship & Philanthropy | Role Model
The Order of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (CBHF) is how our country recognizes & celebrates the achievements of Canada’s business leaders for enduring contributions to the economic development and prosperity of Canada and impact on global business.
Selection Process
Inductees to the Order of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame are chosen by the CBHF Selection Committee comprised of Companions, business leaders and corporate board members. Annually, the committee meets to review nominees, appointing those individuals who best embody the values and membership criteria of the CBHF.
Award Criteria
The Canadian Business Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration awards distinguished leaders for their transformative contributions to Canada’s economic prosperity and business landscape.
Vision & Leadership
Candidates have demonstrated exceptional vision and leadership, elevating one or more business organizations to new heights. Widely recognized and applauded, their initiatives and legacy stand out.
Economic Impact
Nominees have had an impact on the Canadian economy through verifiable financial success, job creation, expansion and innovation. Challenges encountered along the way have been overcome through vision and determination.
Citizenship & Philanthropy
Honourees have utilized their influence and energy to further Canadian social and economic wellbeing, as demonstrated through leadership in philanthropy or in community-based initiatives.
Role Model
Inductees are widely respected, considered exemplary role models for young Canadians, and recognized for their character, integrity and contributions to cultivating talent.
Eligibility
Awardees are Canadian citizens. They must have demonstrated national business leadership and attained senior status in the enterprise and business sector in which they gained prominence.
Award Elements:
- Bestowed Order of the Business Hall of Fame™ and receive the post-nominal designation C.B.H.F.
- Commemorative Gold pin
- Engraved CBHF award
- Official Certificate of Induction to the Order as Companion
- Production, release and publication of legacy video
- Permanent recognition on website and profile feature in the CBHF Display at Brookfield Place
The Canadian Business Hall of Fame is the signature fundraising event of JA Canada
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2025 Selection Committee
Jim Leech
C.M., C.D., O.Ont,
Chancellor CBHF
Chancellor Emeritus, Queen’s
University; Chair, Institute
for Sustainable Finance
Janice Fukakusa, C.M., Chancellor Emeritus CBHF
Chancellor Toronto Metropolitan University
Tom Jenkins, O.C., C.B.H.F.
Chair, OpenText Corporation
Ian Bourne
Corporate Director
Chair, Teine Energy,
Nadir Mohamed, O.C.
Chair, Alignvest Management Corp.
Former President & CEO, Rogers Com. Inc.
Jack Cockwell, C.M., C.B.H.F.
Group Chair, Brookfield Asset Management
Madeleine Paquin, C.M., C.B.H.F.
Corporate Director
George Cope, C.M.
Corporate Director
Calin Rovinescu, C.M., C.B.H.F.
Corporate Director
Robert J. Deluce, C.B.H.F.
Executive Chairman, Porter Airlines
Joseph Shannon, C.M., C.B.H.F.
President, Atlantic Corporation
Linda Hohol
Chair, Institute of Corporate Directors
Former President TMX Venture Exchange
Kathleen Taylor, C.M.
Corporate Director
Former Chair, RBC
Former President & CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Monique F. Leroux, C.M., O.Q., C.B.H.F.
Chair, Investissement Quebéc, Vice-Chair Fiera Holdings Inc.
Former President of Desjardins Group
Annette Verschuren, O.C., C.B.H.F.
Chair & CEO NRStor Inc.
Former President Home Depot Canada/Asia
Brandt Louie, O.BC., C.B.H.F.
CEO, London Drugs
Jo Mark Zurel
Chair, Fortis Inc.
Ex Officio Members
Scott Hillier
CEO JA Canada
Rehan Aqeel
JA Canada Director – CBHF Governance Committee Chair
Kevin Libin
Managing Partner, Korn Ferry Calgary
Cleo Kirkland
Managing Partner, Korn Ferry Toronto
*C.B.H.F. – Companion of the Business Hall of Fame
Selection Partner
Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, manages The Canadian Business Hall of Fame selection process. Korn Ferry guides the Selection Committee through a transparent process, helping the committee select nominees who demonstrate integrity and have made significant contributions to the Canadian economy and their community.
Korn Ferry is responsible for managing the overall search by identifying and shortlisting potential nominees according to the key criteria established by The Canadian Business Hall of Fame which includes extensive research, speaking with senior business leaders, and leveraging their extensive leadership and Board network across Canada.
Nominate
Annual inductees are chosen by an independent selection committee that is facilitated by Korn Ferry based on Nominations for the Order of Business Hall of Fame processed on a rolling basis.
To inquire about nominating an individual who embodies our award criteria, contact us today.
