Second Annual Smart Awards Banquet
On October 29th Smart Winnipeg welcomed their friends and those who were being honoured that evening to our second annual gala banquet and awards ceremony.
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Master of Ceremonies |
Tim Sale,
Minister of Energy, Science and Technology
Minister Sale brought greeting from the government of Manitoba and opening remarks. On September 25, 2002 Premier Gary Doer appointed Tim Sale to the new portfolio of Minister of Science, Energy and Technology. Previously he served as Minister of Family Services and Housing.
Keynote Speaker Bob Silver,
President and CEO, Western Glove Works
The Winnipeg-based company, Western Glove Works is one of Canada's largest makers of jeans and casual wear. In December of 2001 Bob Silver and business partner Ronald Stern purchased the Winnipeg Free Press, becoming the owners of the largest independent newspaper in Canada.
Warren Wilson, Chair of Smart Winnipeg, joins Karen Keppler, Smart Winnipeg's Executive Director, in presenting Minister Sale and Bob Silver with a gift.
Larry Wucherer,
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource
and Smart Winnipeg Board Director
Larry announces CAHRD's Computer Recycling Program. The Cyber Centre, located at 181 Higgins Avenue will be accepting consumer electronics for refurbishment and re-distribution or de-manufacturing for recycling.
The 2002 Smart Award Winners |
Education: Lloyd and Karen Paulson
While employed as teachers in the former Souris Valley School Division, Lloyd and Karen Paulson developed the first electronically delivered high school credit courses in Manitoba. Since that time, Lloyd and Karen have dedicated their professional careers to distance education options for Manitoba high school students.
Lloyd and Karen reside in Wawanesa and have 2 children, Kristjan and Angela.
Presenting the Smart Award for Education is Bob Munro from Manitoba Smart Network
Research: Cangene Corporation
Cangene Corporation is a leading Canadian biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets specialty plasma products and therapeutic products for international markets.
Cangene is a world leader in the development, manufacture, and distribution of specialty hyperimmune plasma and biotechnology products. Their research collaborations and marketing efforts span the globe. Cangene is also an early participant in the next biopharmaceutical growth area-multisource or "generic" biologics.
Presenting the Smart Award for Research is Alvin Keppler, Chair of the Smart Winnipeg Technical Committee(on right), accepting the Smart Award for Research on behalf of Cangene Corporation are Dr. John Langstaff and Kim Wong.
Innovation: MBTelehealth
From its central office at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg to sites across the province, MBTelehealth has been improving access to health care through breaking down the barrier of distance for residents needing access to health services in Manitoba. Telehealth sites are located in 21 Manitoba communities.
Leadership for the Network is provided through the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Network Director, Wayne Boyce; Medical Director, Ray Postuma; and an advisory board made up of representatives of various stakeholder groups.
Presenting the Smart Award for Innovation is Simone Smith, Director, Design and Development for Technologies for Learning Group and a member of the Smart Winnipeg Board of Directors. Accepting the Smart Award for Innovation on behalf of MBTelehealth is Liz Loewen, Network Researcher and Person Responsible for Special Projects.
Business: InfoMetrics/I-NetLink Wireless
On a recommendation from his brother, the founder of this enterprise, Charlie Clark, purchased his first computer system in 1981 to help automate his general insurance agency. In 1997, InfoMetrics was created to serve the ever-expanding technology needs of businesses.
With his strong rural Manitoba roots, Charlie Clark is committed to investing back into the very region that provided him with the strong moral and ethical base that has enabled him to grow thriving enterprises.
Presenting the Smart Award for Business is Alfonz Koncan, Business Development Officer for Western Economic Diversification. Accepting the Smart Award for Business on behalf of InfoMetrics Incorporated are Charlie Clark (centre), the President and CEO of InfoMetrics and I-NetLink and his team, Tami-Rae Rourke, Vice President and General Manager, Don Collyer, Director of Operations I-NetLink, Mike Clark, Director of Network Services, InfoMetrics, and Mark Anderson, Director of Business Development, I-NetLink.
Recreation & Culture:Simplot Canada Limited
Simplot is one of Canada's major fertilizer manufacturers. Simplot Canada's Brandon complex produces nitrogen fertilizers along with ammonium thiosulphate and phosphate solution fertilizers. The Brandon Complex was established in mid-1960; since then it has undergone several major upgrades, creating the world-class facility that exists today.
In the Millennium year Simplot Canada presented the Brandon Community with property and development support for an 8-Diamond Youth Softball/Baseball Complex. Total cash and in-kind contributions from Simplot, corporations and the Provincial Government total 1.75 million dollars. This was Simplot's way of saying "Thank-You" to the Brandon and Westman communities for 35 great years.
Presenting the Smart Award for Recreation and Culture is Larry Wucherer, Program Coordinator for Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development and a member of the Smart Winnipeg Board of Directors. Accepting the Smart Award for Recreation and Culture on behalf of Simplot Canada Ltd. is Plant Manager Hani Riad.
Technology: Virtual Reality Centre
The Industrial Technology Centre has always been at the leading edge of technology. ITC was the first in the Province to offer Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering services; the first with an accredited mechanical testing laboratory; and the first to provide an accredited calibration service. Now, with the assistance of partners at Western Economic Diversification, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, and Manitoba Industry, Trade and Mines, ITC offers the first virtual reality centre in Western Canada designed and built for easy access and use by industry.
In the future, ITC looks forward to collaborating with many others, such as urban planners, the entertainment and new media industries, and the medical community. Presenting the Smart Award for Technology is Paul McGeachie, Vice President of Red River College and a member of the Smart Winnipeg Board of Directors. Accepting the Smart Award for Technology on behalf of the Virtual Reality Centre are Trevor Cornell and Myron Semegen.
Health: Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health
The Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health is the only facility in the world to accommodate both human and animal health research at the highest level of containment, the Centre is a world-class, state-of-the-art laboratory complex that houses three national scientific programs.
The Centre performs a lot of work that is relevant to the lives of Canadians. As an example, West Nile virus experts at the Canadian Science Centre have tested thousands of samples from humans, birds and mosquitoes this past summer. This means Canadians have the information they need to take precautionary measures when appropriate and doctors have the information they need to diagnose patients.
The Canadian Science Centre is internationally renowned for its containment systems. This facility has set the world standard.
Presenting the Smart Award for Health is John Russell, Senior Community Account Manager of Assiniboine Credit Union. Accepting the Smart Award for Health on behalf of the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health is Dr. Stefan Wagener
Wellness: Boundary Trails Health Centre
Boundary Trails Health Centre is located between the Town of Morden and the city of Winkler at the junction of Highway #3 and #14. The regional health centre opened May 14, 2001.
The vision of a combined regional health centre started in the early 1990's when the communities identified a need to improve health programs. Morden and Winkler agreed the existing two hospitals could be replaced by one health centre with expanded specialist services. Boundary Trails Health Centre is a 94-bed centre providing primary and secondary services to a population of 40,000 residents.
The passion and commitment shown to improving health programs for the residents of the communities is highly valued and thanks go out to those who championed the vision and supported the TEAM to make the vision a reality.
Presenting the Smart Award for Wellness is Geoff King, Project Manager of Research, Innovation and Technology Division of Energy, Science and Technology. Accepting the Smart Award for Wellness on behalf of Boundary Trails Health Centre are Eileen Vodden, Neil Walker and Dr. Eric Lane.
Teaching: Cameron Mateika
Cameron Mateika is presently the Director of Research and Technology for the Swan Valley School Division and Vice - Principal of the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School. He was instrumental in helping to bring Internet access to the Swan River Valley through the establishment of the Swan Valley Community Network. After 7 years this unique partnership between the division and the Community Network has resulted in a wireless WAN that provides 9 schools with broadband services. In the near future this backbone will help supply fast Internet to rural residents in six communities throughout the valley. Cameron believes there are two kinds of people: those who encourage you to get a project done and those who say it can't be done. Both are equally important in motivating us to get the task completed. He has a vision that one day every Manitoba student will have an equal access to bandwidth and technology.
Presenting the Smart Award for Teaching is Bruce Popham from Manitoba Information Technology Industries. Accepting the Smart Award for Teaching is Cameron Mateika.
Youth: 2002 North American Indigenous Games
Host Society (Winnipeg) Inc.
The 2002 North American Indigenous Games were held in Winnipeg from July 25 to August 4, 2002.
For thousands of years before European contact, Aboriginal people held Games throughout the continent of North America. Historical records dictate that many modern team sports were derived from traditional indigenous games. What is not well known is that these games taught personal and social values that were a curriculum for their way of life. These practices taught each generation values and personal qualities that are reflective throughout indigenous lifestyles and cultures to the present day. Qualities such as honesty, courage, respect, personal excellence and gratitude for the guidance of parents, elders and communities prepared children and youth for the responsibility of adulthood.
Presenting the Smart Award for Youth is Norm Lee, Education Advisor of the Canadian Information Processing Society. Accepting the Smart Award for Youth is the Co-chair of 2002 North American Indigenous Games Host Society (Winnipeg), Yvon Dumont.
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