2010 - Rodney Hester
2009 - Paulette Flamond
2008 - Louis Joe Bernard
2007 - Ruth Williams
2006 - Gary Swite
2005 - Lyle J.R. Leo
2004 - Chief Lawrence Paul
2003 - Mark Wallace Wedge
2002 - Chief Sophie Pierre

 

2010 Individual Economic Developer of the Year Award Winner
Rodney W. Hester, Waskaganish Cree Nation, QC

Mr. Rodney Hester is a member of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish and currently holds the position of Business Development Coordinator for the Cree Regional Economic Enterprises Company. Rodney is held in high esteem by his colleagues, who admire him for his perseverance and outstanding work ethic. Rodney has been instrumental in the creation of two major partnerships to see the creation in a new Quality Inn and Suites in the city of Val d’Or as well as a construction supplies distribution company.


 

2010 Individual Economic Developer of the Year Recognition Recipient
Michael Fontaine, Sagkeeng First Nation, MB

Mr. Mike Fontaine has held the position of Economic Development Officer for the Sagkeeng First Nation for the past two years. In addition to providing ongoing business support services and mentorship to his fellow band members, Mike has also been credited with negotiating a deal with a major Crown Corporation worth over $25 million dollars which resulted in opportunities for lucrative partnerships, revenue generation and job creation for the Sagkeeng First Nation.