Celebrating 30 years in Nova Scotia
Each year, Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia and the Business Hall of Fame honors individuals who inspire our business community and future business leaders.
2023 Announcement VideoLAUREATE BREAKFAST
Thursday, September 14, 2023 – Laureate Breakfast (Royal NovaScotia Yacht squadron) *To get tickets to the Laureate Breakfast you must have purchased a table to the Gala Evening.
BUSINESS HALL OF FAME GALA 2023
Thursday, October 12, 2023 – Halifax Convention Centre Ballroom
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30th Class Of Inductees

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The nomination deadline is November 15 every year; however, the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame can receive nominations at any time. To make a nomination you can review the process and access the application here (https://nslaureates.ca/contribute/).
Come On Board
Get Your Table
- One (1) table at the event (10 seats)
- Two (2) tickets to the Laureate Breakfast
- Two (2) exclusive invitations to the VIP Reception
- Logo on rotation in presentation slides
- Name included in event program
- Visibility to a premier audience of c-suite executives from the business community
- Recognition in our annual report and on our website
- One (1) table at the event (8 seats)
- Two (2) tickets to the Laureate Breakfast
- Name included in presentation slides
- Name included in event program
- Visibility to a premier audience of c-suite executives from the business community
- Recognition in our annual report and on our websites

Laureate Archive
To commemorate Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame Laureates, their stories and history, the Legacy Project was established in 2017 to share their stories and and contributions to Nova Scotia’s economy and business landscape. You can learn more about our past Laureates by visiting our site.
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The inaugural Business Hall of Fame was held in 1993 to recognise the contribution made to business by successful leaders and entrepreneurs. The Business Hall of Fame has become an institution of unmatched significance to the business community of Nova Scotia.
2023 marks our 30th year honouring individuals who inspire our business community, and future business leaders. Our Laureates exemplify growth, courage, success and leadership in Nova Scotia, and beyond.
Candidates are nominated by community members and must demonstrate they have fulfilled the following criteria:
- Be recognized by their profession or business as having made an outstanding contribution to the success of a business or profession.
- Have demonstrated in their business career entrepreneurial spirit with a record of outstanding entrepreneurial achievements.
- Have demonstrated effective leadership and be considered a role model for future entrepreneurs, business leaders as well as others in business.


JA Nova Scotia
Junior Achievement (JA) of Nova Scotia is a registered charity with a mission to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in a global economy with educational programs focused on financial literacy, workplace readiness and entrepreneurship. Attending the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame means that you are investing in JA’s mission in inspiring, engaging and preparing Nova Scotia’s next generation of leaders. To learn more about our programs or to volunteer your time and talent please visit our site.
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