The Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame Induction Gala is an annual fundraising event, hosted by JA Nova Scotia, honouring individuals who, through their lifetime achievements, have inspired our current and future business leaders.
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Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 at the Halifax Convention Centre for this year’s Gala honouring Laureates and Legacy In the Making Recipients.
Tables & Tickets
JA Nova Scotia offers options to make the event accessible to all interested.
The Nova Scotia Induction Gala offers:
- Chancellor Table of 10 – $5,000
- Governor Table of 8 – $3,500
- Chairperson (4 seats) – $1750
- Individual seats at a table of 8 – $350
LAUREATES and LEGACY IN THE MAKING RECIPIENTS: thank you for visiting our site. Please contact Carmen Boyko at cboyko@janovascotia.ca or 902-225-7193 for your table code.
2026 Gala Hosts
Announced Soon
Each year Company Program Achievers and Alum are given the opportunity to be a part of this event as the Gala hosts and MCs.
Announced Soon
Laureate Categories
Perseverance – Leaders and Entrepreneurs who persevere show steadfastness in doing something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal.
Innovation – Leaders and Entrepreneurs who are innovators recognize when there’s a need to contribute unique ideas and solutions to create improvements and opportunities in places where others have or do not.
Community Building – Leaders and Entrepreneurs who are community builders are at once creative and analytical, strategic and empathetic, listeners and communicators, constantly working to identify opportunities and create unique, valuable connections between groups of people.
Risk Taking – Leaders and Entrepreneurs who are risk takers don’t need the same level of proof or time to think things through and accept new ideas more easily and are ready to act and make decisions.
Vision – Leaders and Entrepreneurs who are visionaries apply their entrepreneurial and management skills and insights to initiatives that have led the organization to measurable new heights of success.
Legacy In The Making
Launched in 2025, the Legacy in the Making Award recognises entrepreneurs with leadership, determination and perseverance, who have been operating their business for less than 15 years. These individuals are shaping our province, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit, highlighting their community focus (volunteerism, philanthropy, service above self), and contributing to the local economy.
Recipients are changing the provincial landscape and/or have emerged as leaders in their sector. These Innovators are an inspiration, full of energy, passionate about the work they are doing, show courage, and promote change in search of the greater good.
Nova Scotia Laureates
Each year the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame induct some of Nova Scotia’s most influential and successful leaders, change makers and entrepreneurs. These individuals showcase the province’s strength, tenacity, resiliency and courage as they helped shape our city, our province and beyond.
The inaugural Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame was held, by JA Nova Scotia, in 1993 and has become an institution of unmatched significance to the province. To learn more about our past Laureates or to nominate someone for their lifetime achievements please visit the Nova Scotia Laureates website.
Portraits are painted by Nova Scotian artist James Middleton.
Nominate a Leader Today
Do you know a Nova Scotian leader, change maker or entrepreneur?
You can nominate someone how has influenced and changed the landscape of Nova Scotia.
Our Laureates exemplify growth, courage, success and leadership in Nova Scotia, and beyond.
As leaders and mentors Inductees have earned the respect of their peers for their integrity and sound business ethics with a history of community philanthropy.
About Us
JA Nova Scotia (JANS) believes in the boundless potential of young people. Every day, JANS programs impact youth in our province with our focus on financial health, workplace readiness and entrepreneurship. Our programs are offered during the school day, after school and through our digital campus. They are presented by teachers, volunteers and are available for self-directed learning to students from across Nova Scotia with programs being offered in both English and French. Everything we do contributes to delivering on our mission – to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in the global economy.
As a not-for-profit JANS holds fundraising events throughout the year with our signature event being the Nova Business Hall of Fame. This is our opportunity to showcase and celebrate outstanding contributions to peers and youth alike. Established by JA Nova Scotia in 1993, the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame celebrates the lifetime achievements of Nova Scotia’s by inducting an annual co-hort who have shown their unmatched significance; their contributions to the economic development and growth of Nova Scotia.
To learn more about JA Nova Scotia, our programs and how to get involved, please visit the JA Nova Scotia website.
Contact Us
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