2017 chamber of commerce awardseligibility criteria

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2017 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Saturday, October 21, 2017

Nominations for the Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce Awards will be evaluated on the following criteria: BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

 Displays superior customer service and active

MARKETER OF THE YEAR 

strategy that has had significant impact on the

involvement in community service

organization

 Demonstrates significant achievement in business (growth, sales, and expansion)

 Minimum three (3) years in business  Must be a member in good standing with the Spruce

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Embarked on the strategy within the last two (2) years

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Must be 51% Alberta owned and operated

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Employed by or be a member in good standing of the Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce.

Grove & District Chamber of Commerce

 Must be 51% Alberta owned and operated with significant operations in the immediate trading area and/or with

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 

major business activity within the province of Alberta NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 

In existence, no longer than 36 months (under current

Demonstrates significant achievement in business (growth, new product, sales, and expansion)

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Reflects the outstanding spirit and success of the municipality’s business community

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Does not have to be a member of the Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce.

An individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community of Spruce Grove through volunteer service

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An individual who volunteers time with a local school, government entity, sports or cultural organization or any

ownership) 

Developed and implemented a successful marketing

other non-profit organization or any combination thereof 

Demonstrates exceptional commitment, dedication, service, creativity, cooperation or leadership

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Serves as a role model for others in their community and inspires others to engage in volunteer service

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Exemplifies the spirt of community service

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Must not be paid for their activities

MANAGER OF THE YEAR 

Individual who performs in a management position and acts in a supervisory and guiding capacity to employees

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Demonstrates outstanding customer service and enthusiasm for their business

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Demonstrates outstanding leadership ability

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Active involvement in business or professional association

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Active involvement in community service organizations

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Business must be based or have significant operations in the Spruce Grove & District business community

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD 

Licensed business operating in Spruce Grove & District region

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A business who consistently offers exemplary customer service that exceeds typical expectations for their industry or sector

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A business that provides a product or service the community needs and wants

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Actively participates in the support of community events either through volunteer staff support or contributions to the event

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 

Individual in a hired position who performs beyond the

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invited to vote for the winner

“call of duty” 

Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the business in the hired position

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Employed in the business for more than (6) months

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Employed by a member in good standing of the Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce

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Requires a letter of support from management of the business

Finalists will be announced on-line and the public will be

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No self-nominations