2009 recipient Lisa Meeches, Executive Producer and President of Eagle Vision, is one of the most dynamic and respected Indigenous media producers in Canada. Her executive producing credits include the We Were Children (2012), Night Raiders (2021) and the CBC show Burden of Proof.
2010 recipient Sean McCormick formed Manitobah, a footwear company which has globally honoured Indigenous heritage and culture through their signature mukluks. His business ventures now include Bear and Bison, an Indigenous Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (IETA) Fund, which builds generational wealth for Indigenous Peoples and communities across Canada.
2018 recipient Christa Bruneau-Guenther opened Winnipeg’s Feast Bistro with a mission to be a pillar in the community. Since 2015 she was been providing a modern culinary experience rooted in First Nation foods, celebrating the spirit of her culture.
2024 recipient Shaun Vincent, a graphic designer and entrepreneur who grew up in the Métis community of St. Laurent, has advanced representational design for Indigenous communities, organizations, and companies by founding Vincent Design, based in Winnipeg.
Each of the 37 VIBE award recipients as contributed to Manitoba's economy while also creating opportunities, strengthening communities and demonstrating the growing influence of Indigenous entrepreneurship across the province.
