Employer of Youth Award of Distinction

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.

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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*

Please provide details for each requirement as it relates to your organization in the space provided.
1) a) Demonstrate how your organization provides youth (age 16 through 24) with career-oriented activities. Career-oriented activities can include career guidance, training, job shadowing, mentoring etc.

1) b) Provide information on the impact/success of providing youth with career-oriented activities on the employee and/or the organization. Include at least one success story.

2a) How many employees were in the organization in the following years? 2006, 2007, 2008*

2b) How many employees under 25 years of age in each of these years?*
2c) How many employees who were under 25 years of age when they were hired have been promoted to a higher level?*
3) What programs and/or initiatives are in place within the organization to attract and retain younger workers?
4) Describe any activities and/or initiatives your organizaton has undertaken to change attitudinal barriers towards youth in the workplace.*
5) Provide any additional information that may be useful to the judges relating to the above topics.
additionalinfo
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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