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CanadianSME Small Business Awards 2024 Application Form
The business awards represent excellence and accomplishment for entrepreneurs because it recognizes and validates all the hard work they have put into making a successful business. The awards also represent several opportunities for businesses, including increasing their credibility to investors and customers. When an entrepreneur takes home a business award, it solidifies their reputation – enhancing trustworthiness in the eyes of others.
2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Excellence Award - 2024
This award celebrates a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by a 2SLGBTQI+ individual(s) that has made a significant economic impact on the local, regional, or national community while making contributions to the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Canada. This award is open to all 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses that: 1) are established for more than 3 years and operate in Canada, with annual revenues above $100,000. 2) Demonstrate outstanding achievement and leadership in building a growing and successful business. 3) Support and enhance the visibility and opportunities for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, businesses, organizations, and/or communities to grow and prosper. 4) Past award winners will be excluded from consideration in the same category for the following 3 years. If a previous winner applies, only achievements since winning the last award will be considered. Nominations will be requested through a call for nominations throughout the community. Self-nominations will also be accepted. NOTE: Nominations are open to all 2SLGBTQI+owned businesses
Terms of Agreement
I hereby certify that the nominated business or individual(s) meets the general eligibility requirements and specific category requirements, and the information provided in this nomination is correct to the best of my knowledge. The business or individual(s) listed in this nomination have been notified and have agreed to accept the nomination. They have also agreed to be contacted in regard to follow-up questions, event information, and if they have been selected as a finalist. If chosen as a finalist, they agree to allow the use of their profile for promotional use by the Gala Award sponsors.
Declaration
I verify that I am authorized by the business named on this entry form to provide the information in this application. I understand that the judges' decision is final and that no correspondence or discussion will be entered. Due to the judging panel's voluntary nature, no individual feedback on my application will be provided.
Submission Deadline
December 5th, 2024
Business Name
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Legal business name
Establishment year
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Business logo
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Founder's Name
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CEO Name
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Website
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Business website
Business Email
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Total no. of employees
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Number of employees / contractors / subcontractors in Canada
List of provinces/territories operating in across Canada
List of countries operating in (outside of Canada)
List of geographic markets currently selling to
Annual sales (last tax year)
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Date of incorporate (if applicable)
Are you an Indigenous business?
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Name of contact at organization
First Name
Last Name
Address (Head Office)
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Street Address
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Address (Operating Office - if different from above)
Street Address
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Phone Number
E-mail
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Describe the company's business performance for the past 3 years, highlighting business growth (revenue, employees, markets, products, etc.).
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Describe the company's plans for future growth.
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0/500
What does the business do to support its 2SLGBTQI+ employees, 2SLGBTQI+ community outside of the organization, and 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. Provide tangible results and impact of the contribution.
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0/1500
In 100 words or less, summarize why you believe this company is deserving of the 2SLGBTQI+ Business of the Year award.
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0/500
Provide any other information that might be relevant or important for the judges to consider.
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0/500
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Submitter's First Name and Last Name
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Submitter's Job Title
Submitter's Email
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Submitter's Phone Number
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Confidentiality
I verify that the information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and fairly represents my business's affairs. I also understand that by submitting my nomination form, CanadianSME Small Business Magazine will use my company name, logo and applied category to announce our nomination in the magazine and on the social media platforms. My signature below authorizes the use and public release of my business name and address.
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