INTRODUCTION The 2 nd annual Business Excellence Awards Gala on April 28 th, 2016 will be the premier business event of the year. Presented by the Brampton Board of Trade, in association with its community partners, it s focus is on recognizing the people that are making an outstanding impact on business excellence and leadership in the City of Brampton. The 2016 Gala will be a splendid evening of celebration where the business community will come together to recognize and laud nine business people for the qualities that contribute to Brampton s thriving business community in the areas of: Leadership, Teamwork, Spirit of Innovation, Community Impact, International Ambassador, Mentoring, Communications, Healthy Workplace and of course, Business Person of the Year. Nominations will be accepted for all categories until February 12 th, 2016. Please send completed nomination forms to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. A nomination may be made by the individual or business being nominated, or by someone in the community. For questions regarding nominations please contact: Geraldine Cabral geraldine@shakeitupevents.com 416.666.6886 Aine Magennis aine@shakeitupevents.com 416.553.2846 Amanda Thomas athomas@bramptonbot.com 905.451.1122 2016 #HearBramptonRoar 2
LEADERSHIP To be awarded to the business person or business that best embodies leadership through developing a vision for a stronger Brampton business community and inspiring others to work toward that vision. The recipient is a champion for what Brampton can achieve and collaborates with others to promote Brampton as a home for business. TEAMWORK To be awarded to the business or business person that best demonstrates what can be achieved when working collaboratively to attain a goal. The recipient shall demonstrate characteristics such as team spirit, combining talents of traditionally separate units, and/or partnerships with other businesses. SPIRIT OF INNOVATION To be awarded to the business person or business that best exemplifies the spirit of risk and innovation, whether through a new business concept, entering a new market or process improvement. The recipient has grown their business and contributes to the vibrancy and diversity of the Brampton s business community through their achievements. COMMUNITY IMPACT To be awarded to the business person or business that most positively contributes to the quality of life of the greater Brampton community. The recipient demonstrates that commitment and responsibility aren t confined to business and their impact can be social, cultural or environmental. MENTORING To be awarded to the business person or business that best helps support youth, newcomers or new entrepreneurs to be successful in our business community. The recipient has invested time and/or resources to teach, coach and develop others and has thus contributed to the sustainability of Brampton s business community. INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR To be awarded to the business person or business that best brings Brampton to the world and the world to Brampton. The recipient has grown their business in recent years and is involved in helping to promote products and services internationally, attract talent and/or bring new ideas, perspectives and diversity to the cultural fabric of our community. #HearBramptonRoar 3
COMMUNICATIONS To be awarded to the business person or business that best uses traditional and new media techniques to engage the community and customers in an innovative way. As a result of their efforts, the nominee has grown their brand and business in a creative way. HEALTHY WORKPLACE To be awarded to the business person or business that best encourages a healthy workplace and understands that a culture of wellness is tantamount to supporting employee and business health. Mandating a workplace environment focused on employee welfare, the recipient has invested time and/or resources to ensure its sustainability. As a result, the nominee has seen significant change and success within their business and is a leading example in demonstrating the true value of a Healthy Workplace in Brampton. #HearBramptonRoar 4
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. LEADERSHIP AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. Describe the culture of leadership that exists at the business. 2. How has the candidate communicated his/her vision for their company or our community? 3. How has that impacted those around him/her? 4. Has this candidate developed a team of leaders? *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 5
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. TEAMWORK AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. Describe the team s unique culture and nominee s unique contribution to that culture. 2. Summarize the team s composition; business partners and/or colleagues within the business. 3. As a result of the teamwork what business impact has been realized? *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 6
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. Describe the risk, innovation or action this entrepreneur or company has taken that demonstrates an innovative or entrepreneurial spirit. 2. Outline the impacts of the innovation in terms of the contribution to business growth, the vibrancy and diversity of the community. 3. How does this organization cultivate entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of innovation? *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 7
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. Describe the contribution the nominee makes to the community. 2. How has the nominee engaged the community? 3. What are the specific impacts as a result of the nominee s contribution on the quality of life in the community? 4. Are the impacts sustainable? Describe how. *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 8
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. MENTORING AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. What is the nature of the contribution the nominee makes; mentorship; coaching; teaching; other contribution. 2. Describe the beneficiary group (mentee(s)). 3. What resources does the nominee provide to support the individuals served? 4. What is the impact on mentees. Is this process sustained? *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 9
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. Describe how the nominee promotes Brampton internationally. 2. How is the nominee s work targeted to promote products and services; attract talent; develop new ideas; and/or cultivate diversity to the cultural fabric of Brampton? 3. What new international investments and relationships have developed as a result of the nominee s work? 4. Has the nominee s commitment to international business created new approaches to international business? *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 10
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. COMMUNICATIONS AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. Describe the nominee s communication strategy. 2. How do these communications engage the community? 3. What has the result been in terms of business growth or awareness? *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 11
NOMINATION FORM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2016 Responses should be thorough in detail. Applications MUST include a high resolution logo (vector based EPS or 300DPI JPEG) and headshot (150DPI JPEG or TIFF). Please send completed nomination form to BEAnominations@shakeitupevents.com. HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARD Name of Nominee: Name of Nominee s Business or Organization: Nominee s Phone Number: Nominee s Email: Nominator s Name: Contact Phone Number of Nominator: Brief description/bio of nominee (no more than 200 words). 1. Describe how this workplace has mandated an environment focused on employee welfare. 2. How has the nominee sustained these processes. 3. As a result of the healthy workplace how has this company impacted the community? 4. What successes and/or change has been realized within the business as a result of this healthy workplace culture? *If space provided is insufficient, we welcome you to submit supplementary documents to enhance your application. #HearBramptonRoar 12
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE $5,000.00 (1 AVAILABLE) Your company will: Present Business Person of the Year Award Receive two (2) complimentary tables of eight (8) seats Preferential seating Table signage Acknowledgement in BBoT s digital communication campaigns with opportunity to author feature content in two (2) issues of our E-Newsletter. Timing of placement is dependant upon availability and discussion with BBoT Logo placement on the BBoT website Event Calendar with Link to company website Five (5) mentions on social media with link to your page/account Logo placement on welcome signage Logo placement on evening floor plan Logo placement on podium signage Logo placement on event flyer Logo placement in event program cover page, sponsor page Full page ad placed in event program Logo to be included on all print advertising Logo placement in evening s audiovisual all slides Logo placement on BPOY s audiovisual slides Opportunity to participate in on air media Company mention in all confirmed media releases (subject to print deadlines) Acknowledgement by the evening s emcee First right-of-refusal on presenting sponsorship for the following year based on next year s sponsorship package and related costs #HearBramptonRoar 13
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE $3,500.00 (4 AVAILABLE) Your company will: Present one category award Receive one (1) complimentary table of eight (8) seats Preferential seating Table signage Acknowledgement in BBoT s digital communication campaigns with opportunity to author feature content in two (2) issues of our E-Newsletter. Timing of placement is dependant upon availability and discussion with BBoT Logo placement on the BBoT website Event Calendar with Link to company website Three (3) mentions on social media with link to your page/account Logo placement on welcome signage Logo placement on podium signage Logo placement on event flyer Logo placement in event program sponsor page ½ page ad placed in event program Logo to be included on print advertising Logo placement in evening s audiovisual sponsor page Logo placement on designated award audiovisual slides Company mention in all confirmed media releases (subject to print deadlines) Acknowledgement by the evening s emcee First right-of-refusal on platinum sponsorship for the following year based on next year s sponsorship package and related costs GOLD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE $2,500.00 (8 AVAILABLE) Your company will: Co-Present one category award Receive four (4) complimentary tickets to the event Preferential seating Acknowledgement in BBoT s E-Newsletter Logo placement on the BBoT website Event Calendar with Link to company website Two (2) mentions on social media with link to your page/account Logo placement on welcome signage Logo placement on event flyer Logo placement in event program sponsor page Logo placement in evening s audiovisual sponsor page Company mention in some confirmed media releases Acknowledgement by the evening s emcee First right-of-refusal on gold sponsorship for the following year based on next year s sponsorship package and related costs #HearBramptonRoar 14
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE $1,500.00 (10 AVAILABLE) Your company will: Receive two (2) complimentary seats at the event. Acknowledgement in the BBoT E-Newsletter Acknowledgement on the BBoT website Event Calendar One (1) mention on social media with link to your page/account Logo placement in event program sponsor page Logo placement in evening s audiovisual sponsor page BRONZE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE $500.00 (12 AVAILABLE) Your company will: Receive one (1) complimentary seat at the event Be acknowledged on the BBoT website name listing One (1) Mention on social media alongside all bronze sponsors Name listed in event program sponsor page Logo placement in evening s audiovisual sponsor page #HearBramptonRoar 15
SPONSORSHIP FORM SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT On behalf of (Company Name), I wish to confirm our sponsorship of the Brampton Board of Trade s 2016 Business Excellence Awards Gala, as a: Presenting ($5,000) Platinum ($3,500) Gold ($2,500) Silver ($1,500) Bronze ($500) Contact Name: Address: Province: City: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: Email: PAYMENT OPTIONS Payment Enclosed Cheque Visa MasterCard PLEASE MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO THE BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE Card Number: Expiry Date (MM/YY): ( / ) Cardholder Name: Cardholder Signature: Title: Signature: Please return the completed form by email to: geraldine@shakeitupevents.com. #HearBramptonRoar 16
TICKETS DETAILS Youth Rate (Under 25): $85.00 x = Member Rate: $135.00 x = Future Member Rate: $175.00 x = Member Table of 8: $1080.00 x = Future Member Table of 8: $1400.00 x = Subtotal: = HST (13%): = TOTAL: = Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Province: City: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: Email: Please list names of attendees, followed by any special meal requirements. NAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS *Should you not know the names of all your attendees upon registration, please ensure that you send names by April 15 th to geraldine@shakeitupevents.com. #HearBramptonRoar 17
TICKETS PAYMENT OPTIONS Payment Enclosed Cheque Visa MasterCard PLEASE MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO THE BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE Card Number: Expiry Date (MM/YY): ( / ) Cardholder Name: Cardholder Signature: Title: Signature: Please return the completed form by email to: geraldine@shakeitupevents.com. #HearBramptonRoar 18