Category: Marketing Award of Distinction | Alberta Business Awards of Distinction

The Alberta Chambers of Commerce Marketing Award of Distinction is given to the organization which has best developed and implemented a successful marketing strategy that has had a significant impact on the organization.

Provide answers to each of the questions with as much detail as you see fit.

If you are unable to submit electonically, please print this form and attach all necessary answers, documents, and photos and send via courier/mail to the address provided at the bottom of this page.

In other words, we want to hear from you, however you feel most comfortable and confident responding to our questions. If you have any questions or concerns about your eligibility or application, please call or email:
E telofson@abchamber.ca
T 780.425.4180 ext. 2

If you would like to nominate a business or organization just give us the name of the business, a contact name and phone number or email address and we will contact them and ask them to provide all the details for the application.

Entry Deadline:

In order to be eligible, your submission must be delivered to the Alberta Chambers of Commerce office no later than 4:00 p.m., November 25, 2011. Due to the number of entries received, entry packages cannot be returned. If unable to submit your application electronically, please submit a printed copy of this form and all other documents to the following: 2011 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction c/o Alberta Chambers of Commerce 1808 – 10025 – 102A Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z2

General Eligibility Requirements

To be a valid entry in the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, your business must:

have operated in Alberta for a minimum of three years;
be operating in Alberta and continue to do so at the time of the awards presentation;
employ Albertans to produce goods and/or provide services;
not have won in the same category in the past three years; and
not have anyone in your management, on your board, or in your employ serving on the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction judging committee for this category.

Specific Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the General Eligibility Requirements, applicants must:

- Have implemented a new marketing strategy within the past two years
Business Profile
Business Name*
Name of Owner(s) or CEO*
Title*
Email*
Address (Head Office)*
Address (Operating Office)*
Phone*
Fax*
Number of Employees in Alberta*
Date of Incorporation (if applicable)
Date Operations Commenced in Alberta*
Product and/or Service Supplied*
Submitter Profile
Submitter Name*
Title*
Submitter Phone*
Submitter Fax*
Submitter Email*
Category Guidelines
What were your marketing objectives? (increased market share, developing new markets, introducing new products/services, etc.) Provide a copy of your marketing plan
What promotional tools were used? (advertising, sales promotion, direct mail, telemarketing, trade shows, Internet, multimedia, etc.)
What promotional tools were used? (advertising, sales promotion, direct mail, telemarketing, trade shows, Internet, multimedia, etc.)
What results were achieved and how were they measured?
Given the funds expended, why do you feel the results were significant?
Provide any additional information that you think might help us evaluate your submission
Premier's Award of Distinction
Finalists in all award categories are eligible for the Premier’s Award of Distinction and must complete the form fields below with this specific category entry application to be eligible for the Premier’s Award.
Working in Alberta's unique and fast-paced environment of open business opportunities, and its globally competitive and inclusive culture, explain how your company demonstrates excellence.*
Explain how your company demonstrates a commitment to diversity. Identify what you have done to further social integration for Albertans.*
In your words, what does the Alberta Advantage mean, and how does your business embody it?*
- Our company will be submitting additional files, photos and necessary documention through courier/traditional mail.
Terms*
- Yes! My business wishes to compete in the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. I hereby certify that my business meets the general eligibility requirements and specific category requirements, and that the information provided on this profile and in my entry package is correct to the best of my knowledge. If chosen as a finalist, I agree to allow the use of my business profile and photographs for publicity by the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, Alberta Aboriginal Relations, the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Alberta Employment and Immigration.

Entry Deadline:

General Eligibility Requirements

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Business Profile

Submitter Profile

Category Guidelines

Premier's Award of Distinction