The Manitoba Business Awards 2012 Encourage Nominations

“Businesses operating in Manitoba are encouraged to notify us of their interest in the Manitoba Business Awards program or recommend another business that should be considered for an award,” said Keith Wiebe, RBC Vice President for Manitoba and NW Ontario.

Wiebe, who is this year’s chair of the selection committee said he was happy with the new committee that he has gathered to work with him and the Chambers for this year’s awards.

“Our first goal is to get as many nominations in before March 31,” he told his committee at their first meeting on January 11 in Winnipeg. He encouraged the committee and the Chamber membership as well as the company channels that are represented on the committee to get the word out.

How to Nominate:

Online. There is a handy and easy nomination form that is available on line. Click here.

Mail it in. We have a form available in Word or Text format that you can fill in, type in and scan or fax back to us. Please email Rita Chahal at rchahal@mbchamber.mb.ca

General Information

Eligibility

A business that has operated successfully for a minimum of three years. Companies or Individuals may not enter a category in which they have been an award recipient in the last three years.

Nominations

A business may self-nominate or be nominated by another party, including a member of the selection committee.

General Criteria

All award recipients will be evaluated on the following factors:

1. Sustained growth

2. Contribution to employment in Manitoba in the past three years

3. Employee relations / development

4. Community involvement

Additional consideration may be given to nominees demonstrating special achievements or overcoming unique obstacles. Please give us the full picture.

Awards Categories

• Outstanding Large Business- Recognizing the business achievements of a Manitoba based company (151+ employees)
• Outstanding Medium Business- Recognizing the business achievements of a Manitoba based company (31-150 employees)
• Outstanding Small Business-Recognizing the business achievements of a Manitoba based company (less than 30 employees)
• Long Term Achievement Business - Winnipeg (minimum 25 years)- Recognizing the life time achievements of a Winnipeg- based company
• Long Term Achievement Business – Rural Manitoba (minimum 25 years) -Recognizing the life time achievements of a Manitoba-based company (excluding Winnipeg)

Deadline: March 31, 2012