2017 Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce Nomination Form Nomination submission deadline October 2, 2017
Businesses and individuals are invited to submit their entries for the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Awards. Deserving businesses may also be nominated. All nominees will be contacted and required to complete and return a nomination package in order for the nomination to stand. Nominated businesses will have until October 2, 2017 to accept their nomination and submit their required documentation.
Business or person nominated: Nominee contact name/title: Phone: Email: Please select from the following award categories; you may select more than one category. Please refer to page two for eligibility criteria.
Business of the Year New Business of the Year Manager of the Year Marketer of the Year
Employee of the Year Community Volunteer of the Year People’s Choice Award
Nominated by: Relationship to nominee: Phone: Email: Additional comments (optional):
By submitting this nomination, I understand that the Spruce Grove & District Chamber Commerce of will contact the nominated business to notify them of the nomination. I understand that it is the discretion of the nominated business or individual to accept or decline the above nomination(s). I understand that the nominated business will be required to complete and return a nomination package to let the nomination(s) stand. I understand that each award category winner is selected by an impartial adjudication committee that thoroughly reviews the documentation submitted by nominees, and that winners will be announced at the Business Awards Gala on October 21, 2017.
Nomination forms can be delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed to: Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce Box 4210, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B4 Email:
[email protected] / Tel: (780) 962.2561 / Fax: (780) 962.4417
2017 Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce 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
Embarked on the strategy within the last two (2) years
Must be 51% Alberta owned and operated
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)
Reflects the outstanding spirit and success of the municipality’s business community
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
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
Serves as a role model for others in their community and inspires others to engage in volunteer service
Exemplifies the spirt of community service
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
Demonstrates outstanding customer service and enthusiasm for their business
Demonstrates outstanding leadership ability
Active involvement in business or professional association
Active involvement in community service organizations
Business must be based or have significant operations in the Spruce Grove & District business community
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD
Licensed business operating in Spruce Grove & District region
A business who consistently offers exemplary customer service that exceeds typical expectations for their industry or sector
A business that provides a product or service the community needs and wants
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
invited to vote for the winner
“call of duty”
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the business in the hired position
Employed in the business for more than (6) months
Employed by a member in good standing of the Spruce Grove & District Chamber of Commerce
Requires a letter of support from management of the business
Finalists will be announced on-line and the public will be
No self-nominations
