2004 ALUMNI RECIPIENTS

Jay Litkey, 30

Biggest achievement: Persevering through the market downturn and successfully negotiating a partnership with Heather MacKeen.

Best skill: Believing anything is possible.

Most admired businessperson: Peter Drucker – "People who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year."

Biggest business lesson learned: Follow your passion, but recognize your weaknesses. Surround yourself with strong advisers and a team who are good at the things you are not.

Favourite charity: HOPE

Professional recognition that would mean the most: Receiving the opportunity to give back and help other entrepreneurs with ideas in their heads.