IDEA News Archive
2019 IDEA recipient gives advice to Asper students
May 23, 2019 —
Yesterday morning, Winnipeg business and community leader Dr. Hartley T. Richardson, recipient of the 2019 IDEA Award, met and spoke with more than 100 University of Manitoba students and faculty at the Asper School of Business.
Business and community leader Hartley T. Richardson announced as 2019 IDEA recipient
September 6, 2018 —
For only the third time in its 36-year history, a Manitoba entrepreneur will be the recipient of the University of Manitoba’s International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA)
Arianna Huffington recipient of the 2018 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
June 14, 2018 —
Arianna Huffington is founder of The Huffington Post and founder and CEO of Thrive Global
Asper School of Business
Arianna Huffington to speak to students
June 4, 2018 —
Business icon Arianna Huffington will speak with University of Manitoba students at the Asper School of Business on Tuesday, June 12.
David Foster, 2017 IDEA recipient, to speak with students and faculty of Asper School, Desautels Faculty of Music
June 12, 2017 —
On June 13, David Foster will speak to students and faculty of the Asper School of Business and the Desautels Faculty of Music, sharing his story and vision and answering questions
David Foster – producer, composer, humanitarian – announced as 2017 IDEA recipient
February 2, 2017 —
Recognizing his contributions to the music industry, economic life in Canada, and his work with over 400 charities
Prem Watsa to be honoured by Asper School
May 31, 2016 —
Prem Watsa, the recipient of the 2016 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA), will share his story of success with Asper School of Business students on Tuesday, June 7
Prem Watsa announced as 2016 IDEA recipient
December 4, 2015 —
The 'Warren Buffett of Canada' shows us what can be accomplished with hard work, vision and a willingness to take calculated risks
David Thomson receives IDEA honour
June 1, 2015 —
'He stands apart as a role model for those who seek to contribute to the economic life of this country and communities around the world.'
Asper School of Business
David Thomson announced as 2015 IDEA recipient
April 15, 2015 —
Mr. Thomson will be formally saluted on June 1st at the 2015 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award gala