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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Indigenous Business Education Partners, a centre within the I.H. Asper School of Business, will host the 20th annual Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards on November 5th, 2026 at the Fort Garry Hotel. Doors will open at 5:00 PM, with Grand Entry at 6:00 PM.
Since 2005, Indigenous Business Education Partners has profiled and celebrated the achievements of Indigenous businesses and business leaders at the VIBE Awards, and has now become one of Manitoba's most prestigious events for honouring Indigenous business excellence.
Ticket and sponsorship purchasing for the 20th annual VIBE Awards is now open. 100% of proceeds directly benefit IBEP students through scholarships, bursaries, academic support, and more. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our past and present event sponsors and look forward to adding to that legacy of giving by including more sponsors.
Please contact ibep@umanitoba.ca if you have any questions.
Tickets & Sponsorship
Nominations are now closed and will re-open in March 2027.
We would like to thank our 2026 sponsors for their contributions in helping our students achieve their aspirations, while committing to celebrating Indigenous business excellence.
And a special thank you for all who purchased individual tickets to attend or support our students.
Indigenous Business Education Partners
Room 378, Drake Centre
181 Freedman Cres.
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V4 Canada
