Specific Qualifications:

  • Export products, services or technologies that have Alberta content or Alberta value-added contribution outside of Canada
  • Demonstrate global growth in their overall business, have made increases in exports over the past three years, or have maintained their position in export markets during difficult economic times - either for the company or in their geographic or industry-specific market as a direct result of entering international markets
  • Demonstrate innovative and/or creative market entry strategy and established presence in one or more geographic markets.
  • Demonstrate ability to overcome obstacles or other unique challenges in entering new international markets
  • Demonstrated quality of their export plan through the use of innovation and strategies to promote brand awareness in their new market(s)
  

General Eligibility Requirements:

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

  • Be operational in Alberta for a minimum of 3 fiscal years unless otherwise stated
  • Be operating in Alberta at the time of nomination and 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
  • Not have anyone in your management, on your board, or in your employ serving on the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction judging committee for the category
  • If you are a non-profit organization, no more than 30% of annual revenue can be directly funded by Government envelopes. This does not apply to regular procurement
Contact

Sacha Knorr,
Alberta Chambers of Commerce
#714 Ledgeview, 9707 110 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9

Email

sknorr@abchamber.ca

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