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Celebrating innovations today that are shaping tomorrow
Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard. However, our 2017 Laureates represent the spirit of countless Canadian Innovators who have the limitless imagination, unwavering passion and endless stamina needed to succeed in their pursuits. Our Laureates are brilliantly redefining what is possible, and are improving the human condition as a result.
The Manning Innovation Awards are Inclusive of all Sectors and all Canadians 2017 PRINCIPAL AWARD Dr. Gary Kobinger & Dr. Xiangguo Qiu • ZMapp™ • the cure for the Ebola virus, saving thousands of lives, opening doors to greater medical developments 2017 AWARD OF DISTINCTION Kevin Davies • Hop Compost • Canada’s first inner-city compost facility, improving our environmental footprint 2017 INNOVATION AWARDS James Keirstead & Jim Qualie • GoConex • a wire-free adaptable switch, revolutionizing home construction and electrical networks Russell Gray & Bryan Pfahl • Bovine Dystocia Simulator • a mash up of art, science and animal husbandry for veterinary schools
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36th Manning Innovation Awards Presented by Scotiabank: Recognizing Extraordinary Achievement When Dr. Gary Kobinger and Dr. Xianggou Qiu were presented with the 2017 Principal Award, all forks and knives were down. Attendees were captivated as Dr. Kobinger shared their story about the trials and tribulations faced in their endeavour to develop the lifesaving ZMapp™, an innovation that was not thought possible by the medical community. The room erupted in applause when they received their award, and attendees rose to their feet in unison for a standing ovation. At that moment, there wasn’t a person in the room who wasn’t proud to be Canadian. Extraordinary moments like this are what make our Awards Dinners so special. Thanks to the generosity of our presenting sponsor, Scotiabank, our 2017 Awards Dinner successfully honoured and celebrated the contributions of Canada’s most outstanding innovators. We take great pride in our commitment to shining a light on our homegrown innovation heroes, who dare to imagine and have the stamina to succeed. In addition to inspiring moments from our award winners, our Innovation Insights panel unveiled just how strong our culture of innovation is in Canada, a culture we are proud to be cultivating. Thanks to our major sponsors, Scotiabank, CGI, EY, Google, Pegasystems, and Emera. They, along with our other sponsors and our Dinner Committee made our 36th Manning Innovation Awards an outstanding success!
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Innovation Symposium Presented by Freedom Mobile: Inspiring the Next Generation of Great Canadian Innovators The future of Canada lies in the hands of our youth, which is why the Innovation Symposium held at OCAD University was such a fundamental part of our 36th Manning Innovation Awards, but our reach doesn’t stop there.
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We captured videos of each of our 2017 Symposium speakers, who shared their pathways to innovation and encouraged aspiring innovators to get curious and stay creative. With the help of the friends of the Foundation and the two organizations representing 40 Canadian universities, we share these with young Canadians across the country, greatly extending our Innovation Symposium’s reach. This widespread initiative would not be possible without the support of Freedom Mobile. Thank you for your investment in Canadian innovation!
Elevating the Pride of our Nation: One Goal, Supported by Many It takes a village to build a culture of innovation, or, in our case, it takes 11 regional chapters across the country and dozens of volunteer members. Canada is a nation of innovators, and our chapters help discover and encourage those innovators in their regions. This grassroots network is 100% volunteer-run, by people who are passionate about innovation. The contribution of their time and talents has helped build the Foundation’s prestigious reputation. The Foundation greatly appreciates the diligent and knowledgeable contributions of all its volunteers. We are grateful to our Members, Chapter Chairs, Board of Trustees and Section Committee.
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2017 Governor General’s Innovation Awards: Manning Laureates Selected for the Second Year in a Row We are one of 45 nominating partners of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards (GGIA). These Awards are given to those whose innovations are truly exceptional, transformative, and positive in their impact on quality of life in Canada. This year, we are proud to congratulate Manning Laureates, Patricia Lingley-Pottie and Patrick McGrath (Principal Award Winners, 2013) and Paul Santerre (Principal Award Winner, 2014), on receiving their Governor General’s Innovation Awards. Of the 12 awards given in the past two years, Manning Laureates have received five. It is a great honour for our Foundation and our Laureates to join with the Governor General in celebrating their accomplishments. Congratulations to all recipients!
Innovation Champions: Investing in the Future of Canadian Innovation Since our first groundbreaking award, we have relied on the generosity of Canadians and corporations that value innovation to foster in Canadians the imagination to innovate and the stamina to succeed. Our Innovation Champions are recognised nationally as supporters of Canadian innovators and their innovation. We invite you to show your support by making a financial contribution that will: • Elevate the pride of our nation, by supporting the discovery of Canada’s outstanding innovators. • Celebrate innovators, by supporting the awards that announce to the world that Manning Laureates are Canada’s elite innovators. • Encourage the next generation of innovators, by funding engagement with post-secondary students.
We are profoundly grateful for the generous support of our 2017 donors and sponsors
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