Conrad Pinette, Business Laureates of BC Gala Cabinet Co-Chair, emceed the event which included an official unveiling with the help of Business Laureates Michael Audain, O.B.C.; Irving (Ike) Barber, O.C, O.B.C.; Chester A. Johnson, C.M., O.B.C.; Wendy B. McDonald, C.M., O.B.C; John S. MacDonald, O.C.; and Joseph Segal, C.M., O.B.C.

 “BC has such a rich history of business men and women who were true pioneers in their respective fields”, said Conrad Pinette, Business Laureates of BC Gala Cabinet Co-Chair, “Their achievements are extremely impressive but even more so are the legacies they’ve left. Thanks to the Vancouver Convention Centre and the generosity of our donors, today we unveil the long awaited and much anticipated Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame wall.”

The new wall consists of a permanent display and an interactive Kiosk that has traveled to both Victoria and Prince George over the past two years. Visitors to the wall will have the opportunity to view biographies and videos of the Laureates inducted each year.

Visit our virtual Hall of Fame at www.businesslaureatesbc.org

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About the Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame

Junior Achievement British Columbia (JABC) created the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame (BLBC) in 2006 to recognize BC citizens who have shown a vision unique amongst their peers, provided leadership to move others to achieve their goals, demonstrated integrity throughout their lives, and built a legacy in this province that will enrich all those that follow. Junior Achievement is committed to inspiring and motivating BC’s young people through business education programs in the classroom. The Business Laureates honoured each year act as mentors and heroes to the enterprising youth of British Columbia.

PHOTO: (Left – Right) Business Laureates Joseph Segal, Chester Johnson, Wendy McDonald, Ike Barber, and John MacDonald

For more information please contact:
Christopher Hindle
Manager Marketing and Communications
Junior Achievement of British Columbia
604-688-3887 ext 231
cell: 778-858-6565
christopher.hindle@jabc.org
www.jabc.org