Henry Bernick Awards 2026

Celebrate Entrepreneurship and Innovation with The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre

Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Location: Georgian College, Automotive Business School of Canada Space (ABSC) N Building 3rd Floor
Time: 4:30 P.M.

Start the evening with networking and refreshments, connecting with entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, educators, students and community members. Then, celebrate innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence during the Henry Bernick Awards ceremony, followed by an inspiring keynote address.
About the Awards:

The Henry Bernick Awards commemorate the qualities of its namesake, Henry Bernick, who was a mentor and teacher, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was a friend and supporter of Georgian College and his donation allowed for the creation of the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre.

Event Contributor: Howard Bernick:

Howard Bernick is the son of Henry Bernick, a friend of Georgian College, and a supporter of the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre. Howard serves as President of Bernick Advisory Ltd. Previously Mr. Bernick served as President and CEO of Alberto-Culver and President of Alberto-Culver International. Mr. Bernick has been a Director of Alberta Culver, Wm. Wrigley Jr., Del Taco Restaurants and Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Having spent over 40 years in business, Howard has developed six key learnings as to what he believes makes an organization successful - Prioritize, Focus, Execute, Fewer, Bigger, Faster.

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