Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneur Award of Distinction

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Youth Entrepreneur Award of DIstinction

The Youth Entrepreneur Award recognizes outstanding achievement by young entrepreneurs. The award is given to the business that best exemplifies the qualities of effective leadership, innovatively applied know-how, and excellent potential for growth; that shows a high level of social, cultural, and environmental awareness and a demonstrated commitment to the wider community; and that engages in continuous learning or other improvement opportunities designed to advance the economic, social, and environmental prospects of the enterprise.

You may provide brief answers in this online form and submit it electronically. You may also print this form out, answer the questions with more detail and send samples or other supporting documents, if you wish.

In other words, we want to hear from you, however you feel most comfortable and confident responding to our questions. If you have any questions or concerns about your eligibility or application, please call or email:
E telofson@abchamber.ca
T 780.425.4180 ext. 2

If you would like to nominate a business or organization just give us the name of the business, a contact name and phone number or email address and we will contact them and ask them to provide all the details for the application.

General Eligibility Requirements

To be a valid entry in the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, your business must:

have operated in Alberta for a minimum of three years;
be operating in Alberta and continue to do so at the time of the awards presentation;
employ Albertans to produce goods and/or provide services;
not have won in the same category in the past three years; and
not have anyone in your management, on your board, or in your employ serving on the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction judging committee for this category.

Specific Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must meet the following specific requirements. To begin your application process, please provide details for each requirement as it relates to your organization in the space provided.

	1. Two or more persons may be nominated if their contributions to the business are considered equally significant
	2. The nominee(s) must be between the ages of 18 and 35
	3. The nominee(s) must have played a direct and primary role in the planning and establishment of the business, and currently be operating it in a leadership capacity
	4. The business must demonstrate financial viability and sound potential for growth

Business Profile

Yes! My business wishes to compete in the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. I hereby certify that my business meets the general eligibility requirements and specific category requirements, and that the information provided on this profile and in my entry package is correct to the best of my knowledge. If chosen as a finalist, I agree to allow the use of my business profile and photographs for publicity by the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Alberta Employment and Immigration.

*All fields required.

Business Name*
Name of Owner(s) or CEO*
Title*
Address (Head Office)*
City*
Address (Operating Office)*
Postal Code*
Phone*
Fax*
Email*
Number of Employees in Alberta*
Date of Incorporation (if applicable)
Date Operations Commenced in Alberta*
Product and/or Service Supplied*

Submitter Information
Submitter Name*
Title*
Submitter Phone*
Submitter Fax
Submitter Email*

Complete the following in detail:
1. Describe the business—its history, products and/or services, financial and other performance indicators, markets and plans for growth, etc.

2. Describe the direct role and contributions of the nominee(s) in the planning, establishment, and ongoing operation of the business

3. Provide a resume or biographical profile for the nominee(s) that includes a description of business-related education or training received and direct involvement in the day-to-day management of the business

4. Discuss challenges the nominee(s) encountered in planning, establishing, and operating the business, and explain how they were overcome

5. Describe any unique or innovative aspects of the business and/or the nominee(s) such as: commitment to education and lifelong learning; any workforce development initiatives; environment and sustainability measures; and leader’s commitment or workforce programs designed to encourage good citizenship, community development, or volunteer activities

Provide any additional information that you think might help us evaluate your submission.

Premier's Award of Distinction Finalists in all award categories are eligible for the Premier’s Award of Distinction and must complete the form fields below with this specific category entry application to be eligible for the Premier’s Award. Sponsored by Alberta Employment and Immigration, this prestigious award is presented to an Alberta firm that: embodies the Alberta Advantage, exhibits overall outstanding achievement and leadership in Alberta, and demonstrates ongoing, consistent involvement in community events and organizations locally and/or provincially. The winner will be announced to media across the province and will be presented with a special award at the Gala Banquet. How does your organization embody the Alberta Advantage? (e.g. leading edge thinking, risk taking, entrepreneurial practices, environmental responsibility, global focus, fun, friendly attitude)

How does your organization demonstrate outstanding achievement and leadership in Alberta? (e.g.productivity, successful ventures, innovation, diversity, ethical practices)

Describe your organization's ongoing and consistent involvement in community events and organizations locally and/or provincially?

*Note: you must submit this application in order for your company to be judged for the Premier's Award of Distinction.*
Entry Deadline: In order to be eligible, your submission must be delivered to the Alberta Chambers of Commerce office no later than 4:00 p.m., November 12, 2010. Due to the number of entries received, entry packages cannot be returned. If unable to submit your application electronically, please submit a printed copy of this form and all other documents to the following: 2011 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction c/o Alberta Chambers of Commerce 1808 - 10025 - 102A Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z2
	Our company will be submitting additional files, photos and necessary documention through courier/traditional mail.

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