Business Innovation
& Leadership Award
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley has organized its 1st Annual Spring Business and Leadership Conference to be held on May 28, 2015 at the Pembroke Waterfront Campus.
The College would like to recognize a local business/organization for innovation and leadership through a special award. This award will be presented to a business who has demonstrated EITHER:
a) a Business Innovation, OR b) Business Leadership
1. NOMINATION GUIDELINES:
a) You are entitled to nominate any business/organization, including your own.
b) Complete both pages of the nomination form.
c) Include 1 letter of support with your submission.
d) Fax or email completed application and letters by the deadline below.
2. AWARD PRESENTATION:
The winner will receive a $500 credit for an Algonquin College Corporate Training/Continuing Education course at the Pembroke Campus. The recipient will be contacted by Algonquin College and invited to be present at the conference wrap-up event when the award will be announced and presented.
3. SUBMIT NOMINATION: Fax: 613-735-8805 or email: Jane Hebert at
4. DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Tues., May 26, 2015.
Feel free to submit a more detailed explanation, keeping each point to a maximum of 500 words. (see last page).
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Name of Business/Organization:
Name of Contact Person for Award Submission:
Contact Information– Email:
Phone numbers: (w) Cell:
Mailing address:
Circle Size of Business: 1-10 employees11-2021-4041-7575+ employees
Please complete ONE of the two sections below, either:
A) Business Innovation Category, or B) Business Leadership Category
A. BUSINESS INNOVATION CATEGORY
1. Describe in detail the recent innovative business practice put into place. (Describe the innovation; tell why you think it is unique, creative, or forward-thinking??) (Max. 500 words)
2. How do you know the innovation was successful?(Please provide specific examples that demonstrate positive results from the innovation) (500 word limit)
3. Have you/your business/organization been recognized for innovation by any other awards program?
____ Yes ____ NoIf Yes, please describe what the award was for.
4. Please include one reference letter of support with your award submission.
Fax: 613-735-8805 or email: Jane Hebert at
B. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CATEGORY:
1. Describe in detail how you/your business/organization demonstrated leadership among
other businesses/organizations/employees. (Describe a project, event, business practice, etc.
that demonstrates outstanding leadership from you, your colleagues, or your business). (Max. 500 words)
2. In what way was the leadership role helpful/successful/innovative?(Please provide specific examples that demonstrate positive results from the leadership.) (500 word limit)
3. Have you/your business/organization been recognized for a leadership award by any other awards program?
____ Yes ____ NoIf Yes, please describe what the award was for.
4. Please include one reference letter of support with your award submission.
Fax: 613-735-8805 or email: Jane Hebert at
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIONS OR EXPLANATIONS: (MAX. 500 WORDS)
Fax: 613-735-8805 or email: Jane Hebert at