Class of 2017
INTRODUCING 2017’S TOP 50 UNDER 50!
2016 was the inaugural year of our Top 50 Under 50 program and in 2017 we wanted to celebrate again! Following the wildfire, it became abundantly clear that our community was full of outstanding people; people who deserved to be recognized for all they were contributing.
But it also became clear that the fire was not the defining feature of these people. Their passion and commitment is what defines them.
Our Top 50 Under 50 recipients are diverse, hard working, passionate, dedicated community leaders. They come from different cultures, backgrounds, and ways of life. But their love for our region is the one thing they all have in common. New this year in 2017 is the addition of three recipients from our northern neighbours in Fort Chipewyan. Our plan moving forward to make this list regional and celebrate all corners of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
As was the case last year, we easily could have made this list the Top 100 Under 100, but we’ve reigned it in and kept it at 50. Not everyone will agree with our choices, but we do hope everyone will celebrate their accomplishments, drive, and zest for making Wood Buffalo the amazing place that it is.
Please note: Recipients are listed in alphabetical order, and not in any other order of ranking.
COME ALONG WITH US AND MEET THIS YEAR’S TOP 50 UNDER 50!
Angela Marcel
Photographer & Community Organizer (Angela Pearl Photography)
Bradley Karp
Morning Radio Host, Country 93.3
Cat Jones
Marketing/Business Support, Harvard Broadcasting
Chad Rice
Real Estate Investor & Sports Promoter
Chandra Flett
Lawyer, Flett Manning Moore
Crystal Lewis-Wilton
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Wood Buffalo
D'Andre Iherjirta-Wilson
Chemical Engineer & Social Entrepreneur, BrainSTEM Alliance
Danylle & Kevin Breen
President, Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association (Kevin); baseball volunteer/organizer (Danylle)
Darrel Peters
Chief Pilot, Phoenix Heliflight
Dave Hutchison
Community Volunteer
Diana Moser
Programs and Partnerships Manager, Arts Council of Wood Buffalo
Diana Noble
Serial Entrepreneur (snapd publisher, Noble Service Inc., Seller Direct)
Dylan Elias
Child & Youth Mentor, Some Other Solutions
Dylan Thomas-Boucher
Actor
Erin O'Neill
Urban Planner, RMWB
Graham Whatmough
Drone Photographer
James Whaley
Founder, Bulldog Delivery
Jamie Doyle
Building Permits Lead, RMWB
Jennifer Best
Senior Director of Community Programs and Housing Initiatives, YMCA
Jillian Beaumont
Regional Emergency Services Education Officer
Jo-Anne Packham
Executive Director, Mark Amy Treatment Centre (recently joined United Way of Fort McMurray)
Julie Tuccaro & Dorie St. Pierre
Co-owners, Drop Dead Darlings (women's clothing boutique)
Kelton Stepanowich
Filmmaker
Kristi Pinkney-Hines
Owner, Hines Health Services
Lana Hill
Aboriginal Relations & Community Engagement, Syncrude; Board President, Girls Inc
Les Howlett
Instructor, Keyano College (mine-truck simulator)
Matthew Creighton
Chartered Accountant; Owner, accounting practice
Megan McKenny
Communications Coordinator, Fort McMurray Catholic Schools
Melissa Gallant
Customer Service Professional
Melody Lepine
Director of Government and Industry Relations, Mikisew Cree First Nation
Michelle Toner
General Manager, 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games
Mike Mayuk
Project Manager, Aluma Safway Services
Mohamed Tarrabin
Electrical Engineer; Owner, family restaurant (Fort Chipewyan)
Nicole Kopp
Owner, Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop
Owen Erskine
Owner, Mitchell's
Pattie Dwyer
Youth Engagement Facilitator, Some Other Solutions / Drama Teacher, Playwright, Actor, Yoga Instructor
Peter Spiers
Trainer, Fort McMurray Oil Barons
Reese Stanley
Actor / Student
Robert Murray
Sportswriter & Photographer, Fort McMurray Today
Samra Ilyas
Director of Programs, Community and Social Services
Sandy Bowman
Gym Owner & MMA Coach
Scott Barr
Principal, Ecole McTavish
Sophia Sy De Guzman
Pageant Titleholder / Student
Stu Wigle
Executive Chef & Managing Partner, Earls
Tammy Plowman
Heritage Society / Heritage Park
Tanya Dashcavich
Community Youth Advocate, Fort Chipewyan
Tinna Ezekiel
Community and Social Services Professional
Tyler & Ryan Carnochan
Fire Captains, RMWB Fire Department
Tyran Ault
Former RMWB Councillor
William "Farva" Hearn
Bartender / Bar Manager, East Village Pub
Celebrating our Top 50 Under 50 is made possible with the support from our incredible community partners
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Casman, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Neville, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Amie Roberts, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Balsom, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Liam, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Hines Health, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Fuse Social, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Leadership Wood Buffalo, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Aluma Safway, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
Heritage Society, Builders Program Partner of the 2017 Top 50 Under 50
