Remarkable People

An American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Writing is only his day job: Dave Eggers moonlights as a publisher, philanthropist and advocate for students and teachers.

An Australian businessman, philanthropist and political patron, based in the United Kingdom.

An American singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers.

Owner Di Bella Coffee Australia's fastest growing coffee company.

New Zealand scientist and CEO at Medicine Mondiale

A journalist, magazine editor, columnist, talk-show host and author of The Diana Chronicles, a biography of Diana, Princess of Wales

A mountaineer, researcher, winemaker and motivational speaker

An English actress and producer.

An Australian philanthropist and entrepreneur

One of the co-founders of O'Reilly Media.

Australian company director and arts patron, was born in Sydney, eldest son of Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax

An Aboriginal Australian lawyer, academic, land rights activist and founder of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership

The younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

An American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She has starred in highly acclaimed films, such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys.

Cancer survivor, mountaineer and recipient of the Don't Ever Give Up Award

An American singer-songwriter.

Chairman of Virgin Group

Founder of Boost Juice Bars

An English chef and owner of The Fat Duck restaurant

An American actress, fashion designer, producer, and author.

A fashion model and designer.

Brazilian model and occasional film actress

A German fashion designer, artist and photographer based in Paris, France

The wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, author of two cookbooks about preparing food for children and the whole family, and founder of Baby Buggy, a New York City Charitable organization that provides essential gear, clothing and products for families in need throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

An English comedian, actor, columnist, singer, author and presenter of radio and television

An American actress and director.

An American actress

An American actor, comedian, singer, screenwriter, musician, and film producer

An Australian philanthropist, businessman, cattle breeder, and public citizen

Jeff Jarvis, author of What Would Google Do?, blogs about media and news at Buzzmachine.com.

Dr. Beauchamp is the recipient of the 2007 People’s choice award for business of the year and for professional advisor of the year. She was also a 2008 Ottawa Top 40 Under 40 business recipient.

An Australian businessman, philanthropist and musician

President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election

A microbiologist, ecologist and Professor of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University

An American film actress, fashion designer and former model.

An Israeli model and occasional actress

An American actress and singer.

An American actress and film producer

English adventurer, writer and television presenter

Margot Franssen is one of the most innovative and passionate communicators in Canada. She has effectively brought issues to the forefront of the public consciousness and has inspired countless groups and organizations from coast-to-coast with her powerful and unique style. Margot encourages everyone in Canada to speak out and take action for positive change, and is a leading voice on the issues of social justice and women’s rights.