2018 Rising Stars Thank you for your interest in the 2018 Rising Stars - Business Excellence Awards. After you complete this form, you will be able to submit your nomination which is the first step of a two-part process. If information to fulfill the nominations criteria is not included, the application will not be accepted for review by the judges. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, January 11, 2017 at 11:59 pm. Only current Orléans Chamber of Commerce members ("Chamber Members") in good standing may submit nominations. Nominees do not have to be active Chamber Members but the business or professional being nominated must serve the East Ottawa area. View the rules & regulations here: https://goo.gl/mzx7pj For help in completing the nomination form, check out our guidelines and tips available on http://orleanschamber.ca/pages/business-excellence-awards If you have questions, please visit www.orleanschamber.ca/pages/business-excellence-awards or email contact@orleanschamber.ca. Please email the completed nomination form to contact@orleanschamber.ca. * Required Nominee Information Company Name* Years in Business Less than 1 year Full Name * 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 10 years Email Address * More than 10 years Number of Employees * Phone Number
Award Selection You may select one or more categories that apply to this nomination you are submitting. The baseline criteria for each category is included. New Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Successful business for 3-5 years and 5 + employees. Demonstrates adaptation of Canadian culture and has created employment or internship opportunities. Strong community involvement. 50% -100% immigrant ownership. Women Entrepreneur of the Year Successful business 3+ years, 3+ employees. Role model for other Women and youth. Showcases leadership. Strong community involvement. List outstanding achievements, awards, initiatives if any received in the past 3 years. Best Employer of the Year Successful business 5+ years, 10+ employees. Employer that has demonstrated, recognised by its employees and community as best overall place to work. Employee retention is high, promotes work life balance. Diverse workforce. Examples are welcome in the write up. Best Technology & Innovation Successful business 3+ years in existence, 3+ employees OR is an Existing business 5+ years, is using or have implemented Technology and Innovation in the last 2-+3 years, 10+ employees. Must not be an expansion of existing company, company that has switched names or company that has added a new location. Demonstrates use of technology, have adopted new ways of doing business by efficient use of technology thus eliminating the wastage in terms of paper, time and energy. Demonstrates social media presence and or innovative marketing strategy/ initiatives. Environmentally sustainable. Community & Non-Profit Organisation of the Year Successful organisation 3+ years showcasing increased visibility via outreach programs within local community. Demonstrates increase in the number of volunteers participation current year up from previous years. Exceeded past years results fund raising, community awareness and or showcasing spending in new areas. Restaurant of the Year Successful business 3+ years, 3+ employees. Demonstrates a dedication to dining excellence, service and environmental friendliness. Distinguishes itself as a trend-setter or leader in food, beverage and service. Retail Business of the Year: Success business 3+ years, 5+ employees. Retails store with primary focus of selling goods and merchandise. Demonstrates quality products, expansion into new lines and customer service. Young Entrepreneur of the Year Ages between 6 years and 30 years old. Successful first year with potential to grow or 2+ years with potential to grow. Acts as inspiration to their peers and community at large. Interesting story in how they turned into an Entrepreneur. May demonstrate social media presence and or marketing innovation/strategy. Professional of the Year Successful professional 5+ years same industry. Showcases Leadership amongst peers in the industry. Exceptional initiatives benefiting community at large. Demonstrates Excellent customer service. Business Leader of the Year Successful business 10 + years, 10+employees. This award would go to a top-level individual (C-level, President/VP or equivalent) of a business of 3+ years with demonstrative leadership skills and business acumen that has propelled the company to exceed their company performance goals for the past 1-2 years. Can demonstrate how and why they are deemed to be a Leader amongst direct or indirect industry peers. Demonstrates fast growth via business expansion as in high sales growth or increased market share domestically or internationally. Shows leadership either in customer service, or product quality, or in general is always seen as an inspiring leader to others in the industry. Strong community involvement. Service Business of the Year Successful Business 5+ years and 8+. The business is primarily focused in providing a service, with the sale of products being secondary. E.g realtors, brokers, insurance firms, landscaping, hair salons, spas or home improvement contractors. Excellent customer service personal or business- share examples or client experiences that made you stood out. Strong community involvement. Environmentally sustainable OR showcases innovative process, leading to efficiency in the service offering. Business of the Year Successful business 5+ years, 10+ employees. This award is presented to a business who has displayed strong passion, success, work ethics. Strong community involvement. Strong growth in terms of expansion of space, employees and market share. 1
Additional Information Please provide additional information supporting the nomination including. The following first three questions are required and we encourage you to also share additional information in the subsequent areas of expansion & growth, social media, environmental sustainability and innovation. Please keep all responses to 500 words or less. 8. Key Achievements * Please list awards, certificates and/or business goals achieved. What are the Key Business achievements for the nominee? Use quantifiable figures where possible and provide specific examples. 9. Service & Product Focus * Provide quantifiable and descriptive information regarding the focus in services or products in terms of percent. Example. 50% products (with descriptions), 50% services (with descriptions). Have any new products/services been added in the last (2-4) years. Has the nominee increased or improved service offerings of the company? 10. Community Involvement * Please highlight the nominee's community involvement. 11. Work, industry or leadership experience * Use years of experience, senior levels and examples that reflects leadership initiatives and success individual/company in varied areas. 2
Expansion & Growth Describe the contributions an individual or company growth overall. Include quantifiable figures where applicable. What has been the growth of the company/individual in the past 2-4 years? Social Media Business Development/Sales What initiatives company/individual has taken to attract new clients and/or retain current clients? Environmental Sustainability Innovation 3
Scope of responsibilities What is the scope of nominee s job, how many report to the nominee and in what capacity? Credentials Please provide a list of specific credentials required in the nominees industry that the company has on hand. Other Information Please share any additional information about the nominee. References Please also provide two References (Full name and e-mail address and/or phone number). They may-be contacted at the discretion of the judges. 21. Reference 1 22. Reference 2 4
Your Information Please enter your contact information. This information will be kept confidential. You may be contacted if clarification is needed about information submitted with this form. Full Name * Email address * Phone Number Let us know the best number to reach you if we can call you to get information about this submission. 5