Henry Bergen (Coaldale) - for agricultural innovations that have helped to increase crop yields, limit the use of pesticides and minimize moisture loss and soil erosion for Alberta producers.

William (Bill) Bowes (Grande Prairie) - for his civic leadership on a wide range of economic and community development initiatives and his service as a leader in newspaper publishing.

Sister Helen Hengel (Calgary) - for her dedication to helping people suffering from addictions and her service as an educator and as a counselor for people needing assistance and support.

Bernadette McDonald (Banff) - for her work to promote mountain culture through a range of Banff-based programs and to increase awareness of mountain environmental preservation.

Kenneth Sauer (Medicine Hat) - for his longstanding record of volunteer service to the people of Medicine Hat in a wide range of areas from public school programs to sports and recreation.

Barrie Strafford (Calgary) - for his pioneering work to develop nursing home and assisted living facilities and his commitment to serving the most vulnerable members of his community.

Harold (Hal) Wyatt (Calgary) - for his extensive record of volunteer service and leadership in a wide range of areas from the arts, to education, to sports and community development.