The IDEA Medal
First awarded in 1984, IDEA recognizes international entrepreneurial excellence. Recipients are presented with a custom IDEA gold medal created by the Royal Canadian Mint at Manitoba’s “Dinner of the Year”. The dinner is hosted by the Associates whose tremendous efforts and influence ensure IDEA achieves increasing success by celebrating extraordinary recipients. IDEA continues to generate international awareness for the University of Manitoba and the I.H. Asper School of Business.
Past IDEA Recipients
2022
Indra Nooyi
Former Chairman & CEO
PepsiCo
2021
Ernest Rady
Founder, President & CEO
American Assets Trust
Ernest Rady
Founder, President & CEO
American Assets Trust
2019
Hartley T. Richardson
President & CEO
James Richardson & Sons, Limited
Hartley T. Richardson
President & CEO
James Richardson & Sons, Limited
2018
Arianna Huffington
CEO & Founder, Thrive Global
Founder, The Huffington Post
Arianna Huffington
CEO & Founder, Thrive Global
Founder, The Huffington Post