Asper School of Business Medallion

Story of The Medal

Awarded first in 1984, IDEA recognizes international entrepreneurial excellence. Recipients are presented with a custom IDEA gold medallion from 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.

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Past IDEA Recipients

Arianna Huffington

2023
Anthony von Mandl
Founder, Owner & CEO
The Mark Anthony Group of Companies

David Thomson

2022
Indra Nooyi
Former Chairman & CEO
Pepsico.

David Thomson
2021
Ernest Rady
Founder, President & CEO
American Assets Trust
Hartley Richardson
2019
Hartley T. Richardson
President & CEO
James Richardson & Sons, Limited