What is Top 7 Over 70™?

Founded by Jim Gray and a group of community leaders, Top 7 Over 70™ was created to recognize individuals who continue to make a difference later in life.

Every two years, the program honours remarkable people who have launched new ventures, advanced important causes, served their communities, shared their expertise, or pursued new passions after the age of 70. Their stories challenge assumptions about aging and demonstrate that impact has no age limit.

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Why It Matters

Too often, achievement is viewed through the lens of career milestones or retirement.

Top 7 Over 70™ celebrates a different perspective — one that recognizes experience as a source of continued leadership, innovation, generosity, and contribution.

By sharing these stories, we inspire future generations and remind people of all ages that it is never too late to make a meaningful impact.

Impact

200+
Nominations Received Recognizing inspiring individuals from across Alberta.
37
Honourees Celebrated Exceptional leaders whose stories continue to inspire future generations.
5
Galas Hosted Bringing together business, community, philanthropic, and civic leaders.
$1M+
Raised Through the 2025 Gala Supporting programs that strengthen leadership, mentorship, and community connection.

Executive Committee

Top 7 Over 70™ is guided by a volunteer Executive Committee of respected business and community leaders who help steward the program and support its mission.

Jim Gray

Founder

Steve Allan

Chair

Brian Felesky

Kim McConnell

Cameron McDonald

Monica Zurowski

Emily Hilman

Catherine Brownlee

Luanne Whitmarsh

Marcy Krafft

Sandi Gilbert

Alexandria Cuckow

Walsh Mannas

Top 7 Events

Legacy Lessons - Brian Felesky: A Very Lucky Guy
Past Event
Sandstone Asset Management

Legacy Lessons - Brian Felesky: A Very Lucky Guy
Past Event
Sandstone Asset Management

Legacy Lessons: A Lifetime of Entrepreneurship with Marjorie Zingle
Past Event
Sandstone Asset Management

Legacy Lessons: Jim Gray on Building What Lasts

Help Shape the Next Generation of Leadership

Whether you're interested in attending, sponsoring, nominating a future honouree, or joining the conversation, we invite you to become part of the Top 7 Over 70™ community.

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