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NOMINATION GUIDEBOOK
GALA DES ENTREPRENEURS FRANCOPHONES DU NUNAVUT
2021
The Gala is an event that celebrates entrepreneurs and business leaders from the francophone
business community who demonstrate exemplary practices and contribute to Nunavut’s
economic development. The event also brings together the business community in a festive and
convivial atmosphere to acknowledge and celebrate excellence.
Awards Categories
SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award recognizes service companies for their excellence in customer service. Companies
invited to apply in this category include IT services, financial services, real estate, consulting,
communication and marketing, hospitality, transport and tourism, and other services. Selection
criteria are based on impeccable customer service standards.
BUSINESS BUILDER AWARD
This award recognizes businesses in the community for their presence and contributions over
the past 10 years. Selection criteria are based on employment, investments, contracts awarded
and corporate citizenship. Institutions and financial cooperatives with clear and defined
objectives can compete in this category.
1MOST PROMISING NEW BUSINESS AWARD
This award recognizes a new company that has stood out for its dynamism, the quality of its
management, and development and growth strategy. This category is for companies created
within the past two years and selection criteria include entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and
creativity, and leadership.
FRANCOPHONE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
This particular distinction is awarded to an individual in Iqaluit recognized for service rendered
to the community, for the remarkable quality of his/her work, influence and involvement in the
community.
COUP DE CŒUR AWARD
This is a special prize awarded by the Jury. It recognizes an individual, a company, or a group
that has particularly stood out over the past two years. Anyone or any organization eligible can
compete in this category.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award recognizes excellence. All the winning companies are eligible for the prestigious
Company of the Year Award.
ELIGIBILITY
Information about Nominations
Candidates can be nominated for one or more of the awards categories. In general, nominees’
recommendations must be made by a Francophone or Francophile organization or an individual
residing in Nunavut. The Nomination Guidebook, available in French and in English, contains
information for each award category, which includes the deadline and guidance for preparing
each type of nomination.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
• Nominees must be registered and conduct businesses in Nunavut;
• Nominees must promote the involvement of Francophones and Francophiles within
their organization;
• Nominees must be privately owned.
*The only category that is open to all, including non-profit organizations, is the “Francophone Business
Personality of the Year Award”.
2FOR INDIVIDUALS
• Nominees must reside in Nunavut;
• Nominees must be Francophone or Francophile.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION
You can submit your nomination form in three different methods:
1- Web: complete the online form and submit directly with supporting documents
2- Email: complete the nomination form and scanned it along with supporting documents to
information@carrefournunavut.ca
3- Courier service or in person: complete the nomination form and send it along with supporting
documents to:
Carrefour Nunavut
#723 Iglulik Drive
P.O. Box 909
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Nominations deadlines:
Nominations recommendations must be completed and submitted no later than February 15,
2021.
Carrefour Nunavut provides free assistance from a resource person to help you complete the
nomination process. Please note that nomination is free.
INDEPENDENT JURY
Nominations received in the five (5) categories mentioned above will be assessed by an
independent jury. Finalists will be revealed at a press conference a few weeks before the Gala.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Charlotte Lapôtre
Communication Coordinator and Special Projects
Tel: 867-979-2800, extension 211
information@carrefournunavut.ca
3SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award recognizes the exceptional quality of the services rendered to customers throughout
our community. Companies offering IT services, financial services, real estate, consulting,
communication and marketing, hospitality, transport and tourism, among others, are invited to
seek nomination in this category.
*Non-profit organizations are not eligible.
Evaluation Criteria
1. French language affirmation (X points/8)
Services are offered in French according to the French-Language Services Classification
(X/8)
• Always = 4 points
• Upon request = 2 points
• French documentation available = 2 points
2. Enhancement of the French services offered (X points/2) For
example:
• From French documentation available to Upon request to Always.
• Translating the company website to French;
• Employing or hiring francophone or francophile employees;
• Adopting the Classification, developing French tools;
• Adhering to one or many French business groups; etc.
Total: X/10
4BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
The winner of this prestigious award fulfils every excellence criterion. Each finalist is eligible to
win the Business of the Year award.
*Non-profit organizations are not eligible.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Financial health and performance (X points/2)
(e.g.: company history and growth, financial planning and management, results, letter from
their financial institution, other)
2. Key accomplishments and impact on local economy (X points/2)
(e.g.: new service offering, honourable mentions or awards, projects of note, potential for
other economic activity in the region, other)
3. Management, quality control and continued improvement (X points/2)
(e.g.: quality control of products or services, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement
of techniques and management strategies, succession planning, employee training, other)
4. Marketing (X points/2)
e.g.: innovative communication strategy, quality promotional tools, Internet presence,
other)
5. Community involvement: the organization and its employees (X points/2)
(e.g.: financial support of community activities or installations, volunteering on a Board of
Directors or mentoring, other)
Total: X/10
5MOST PROMISING NEW BUSINESS AWARD
This award recognizes a new business that has distinguished itself through its determination
and successful management, development strategy and growth over the past two years or less.
Its leadership’s entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and creativity will also be assessed. This
category is open to private organizations created over the course of the past two years or less.
*Non-profit organizations are not eligible.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Key accomplishments and impact on local economy (X points/2)
Outstanding accomplishments
Positive effects on the local economy
(e.g.: successfully overcoming an exceptional challenge, prolonged continuation of seasonal
economic activity, implementing projects that have a positive impact on the local economy,
preference for local suppliers, demonstrated success in retaining local employees, employing
a large number of residents, etc.)
2. Financial health and performance (X points/2) Company
history and growth
Effective financial planning and management
Declaration of financial health
3. Community involvement: the company and its employees (X points/2)
(e.g.: financial support of community activities or installations, volunteering on a Board of
Directors or mentoring, other)
4. Dynamism (X points/2)
• Visibility in the field
• Influence within the community
5. Innovation (X points/2)
• High benefit project
• Demonstrated creativity in its activities
• Francophone initiative in the community
Total: X/10
6BUSINESS
BUILDER AWARD
This award recognizes an organization’s longevity and substantial contribution to the
community over the course of the past 10 years and that has successfully overcome challenges
such as staffing, investments, contracting processes, sponsorships, etc. Please note that
financial institutions and co-operatives are admissible.
*Non-profit organizations are not eligible.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Continued commitment toward the francophone and francophile community (X points/4)
2. Concrete actions enabling the organization to overcome and successfully meet challenges
(employability, investments, contract processes, sponsorships, etc.). (X points/6)
Total: X/10
7FRANCOPHONE BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
AWARD
This special distinction is awarded to an individual who is recognized by their community for
their remarkable work, influence, and social engagement.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Leadership (X points/2)
2. Quality of work (X points/2)
3. Influence within the field (X points/2)
4. Promotion of the French language in the workplace (X points/3)
Total: X/10
8AWARDS NOMINATIONS CHECKLIST
The following items must be included in your nomination request:
• Nomination form completed and signed (Annex A)
• Company and entrepreneur profile (Annex B)
• Declaration of financial health, signed (Annex C)
• Company logo (EPS, JPG or PNG)
• Three (3) digital photos of the organization including one or many of the candidates -
Candidates may be asked to participate in a short video.
Please note that incomplete nominations will not be processed.
Submission of nominations
Nominations forms must be completed and submitted no later than February 15, 2021 using
one of the following methods:
1- Web: complete the online form and submit directly with supporting documents
2- Email: complete the nomination form and scanned it along with supporting documents to
information@carrefournunavut.ca
3- Courier service or in person: complete the nomination form and send it along with supporting
documents to:
Carrefour Nunavut
#723 Iglulik Drive
P.O. Box 909
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Questions and follow-ups
Pierre Ducy
Advisor, Economic Development
Telephone: 867-979-2800, extension 210
Email: det@carrefournunavut.ca
9Annex A – Award Nomination Form
Gala des Entrepreneurs Francophones du
Nunavut 2021
This recommendation for nomination is for the following category (please check one):
Business of the Year Award
Francophone Personality of the Year Award
Service Excellence Award
Most Promising New Business Award
Business Builder Award
Organization Name _____________________________________________________
Corporate Headquarters Address ___________________________________________________
Community ____________________________________________________________
Telephone ______________________________________________________________
Candidate(s) _________________________________________________
Title ____________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________
Telephone _____________________________________________________________
Date of commencement of operations _______________________________________
Core business activity _________________________________
Number of employees: __________________Company structure (please select one): Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Corporation ___ Co-operative ___ Has the company been the subject of Civil or Criminal proceedings over the course of the past five (5) years? If yes, please explain _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ I, _____________________________ (Name), hereby confirm the accuracy of the information provided in this recommendation. I authorize Carrefour Nunavut to publish the name of the company and its representative and to use the photos, videos and logos included in all communications relating to the Gala des entrepreneurs Francophones du Nunavut. Furthermore, I agree to communicate subsequently with representatives of Carrefour Nunavut about matters related to the event. (Signature) _________________________________________ (Name) _____________________________________________ (Title) _____________________________________________ (Company) _________________________________________ (Date) _____________________________________________ Thank you and good luck to all participants!
Business Structures - Definitions
The four (4) common types of legal structures for a business are a sole proprietorship, a
partnership, a corporation and a co-operative.
1. The owner of a “sole proprietorship” is entirely responsible for all of the business’s debts
and obligations. A creditor can claim the business owner’s personal and commercial assets
to satisfy any debts. However, sole proprietors receive all of the profits from their business.
2. A “partnership” is created between two or more business partners who pool their financial
resources. Profits are shared among the business partners according to a predetermined
agreement. Responsibility is also limited, meaning that each business partner’s personal
assets can be used to reimburse business debts.
3. A “corporation” is a legal entity that is separate from its owner and its shareholders. A
shareholder will not be held personally liable for the debts, obligations or acts of the
corporation.
A “co-operative” is owned and controlled by an association of members. These members are a
group of individuals or companies who have decided to pool their resources to provide access to
common needs, such as the production or sale of products or services. The cooperative is owned
and controlled by its members. Responsibility is limited and profits are distributed among its
members.Annex B - Company Profile Company Profile Write a one (1) page (maximum of 300 words) description of your organization, your activities and your products. We recommend that you consider all of the criteria required and used by the jury in their assessment. We also encourage you to include any information that could add value to your nomination and assist jury members to better understand your business. These include newspaper articles, letters of recommendation or support, brochures, awards, etc. In addition, each nominee must provide a minimum of three (3) digital photos of their business (e.g.: business owner in their place of business, with their employees, with their product or assisting a customer or client). Nominees may be requested to participate in the making of a short video which, will be presented during the Event.
Annex C - Declaration of Financial Health Carrefour Nunavut P.O. Box 909 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0 To the members of the jury of the Gala des Entrepreneurs Francophones du Nunavut 2021. Subject: Declaration of financial health for (Organization Name) ___________________________________________________ Dear Madam, Sir, I understand the importance of demonstrating financial health in order to participate in a recognition event like the Gala des entrepreneurs Francophones du Nunavut. As a representative of (Organization Name) ______________________________________, I hereby confirm the accuracy of the information provided in this nomination recommendation. I solemnly declare that the company’s financial health is satisfactory and there is no indication that the current situation will deteriorate over the course of the following year. I also declare that neither I nor the company is currently undergoing any type of legal recourse. I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath. Date: ____________________ Name: ____________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________
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