Acknowledgments and Awards
2010 - Studio One Media was awarded the Technical Achievement Award at the 2010 Hollywood Music and Media Awards for its MyStudio and AfterMaster HD Audio technologies developed by Larry Ryckman and his engineering team.
1985 - Most notable personal production accomplishment was the award winning, one-hour documentary, The Aryan Nation, which he produced and hosted. The critically acclaimed investigative news program was an exclusive and powerful expose of the Aryan Nations and the growing neo-Nazi movements in North America. Ryckman and his film crew were the first to enter and film inside the Aryan Nations Hayden Lake Idaho compound after 20/20 and 60 Minutes were denied entry.
1992 - Listed as one of the top 25 most powerful people in Canadian sports by the National Globe and Mail newspaper.
1993 - Received the Canada's Vanier Award for his business and community accomplishments. The Vanier Award is one of Canada’s most prestigious national awards and is presented to young Canadians under the age of 40 who have made recognized and significant achievements of national interest.
1994 - Voted Runner-Up to the Premier of the Province of Alberta in the category of top Civic, Business and Political leader of the last 100 years in the City of Calgary Centennial Awards.
Awarded the "CFL’s outstanding contribution award" for his contributions to the league both as an owner and Governor.
Received the First Calgary Community Vision Award of Merit for his community contributions.
Received the Achiever's Canada award for entrepreneurial leadership and success.
Youngest President and CEO of a NASDAQ listed public company.
Youngest President and CEO of a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company and TSE index listed company.
Youngest owner of a Professional sports franchise in North America.
Youngest Member of Who's Who in Canada
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