Young Entrepreneur Award of Distinction

Young Entrepreneurs find new and inventive ways to fix problems and show a great deal of social savviness. They are opportunity grabbers, passionate about innovation and progress.

Specific Qualifications:

*Be operational in Alberta for a minimum of 1 fiscal year Aged 25 and under Demonstrate how they have used their skills to build a successful, sustainable, and blooming business that is rare for their age. Demonstrate that they have played a direct and primary role in the planning and establishment of the business, and currently be operating it in a leadership capacity Demonstrate sound potential for growth and success

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