 How long have the awards been running? |
The Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Awards started in 1997.
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| What are the key dates? |
Closing date for entries – January 28, 2010
Finalist judging dates – February 24 and 25, 2010
Awards dinner – Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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| How do I enter my business in the Awards? |
The first step is to nominate your business or another business. This can be done online.
You will complete your entry. You can enter online or supply a written submission by mail or fax for judging or download the Entry Form.*
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| How do I nominate another business? |
If you nominate another business, complete the Entry/Nomination Form online. Your nominee will then receive a letter and entry kit announcing that they have been nominated for the awards. They then have the option to supply a written submission or enter online. |
| How will I know if you have received my entry? |
A letter will be sent to all entrants confirming entries have been received. If you do not receive this letter, please let us know. |
| What if something changes in my contact details after I submit my entry? |
Contact the Economic Development Office at 905-874-2650, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday, to change any contact details.
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| What happens to my entry at the conclusion of the Awards? |
At the conclusion of the Awards, all copies of submissions will be kept on file at the Economic Development Office. For this reason, please ensure that you keep a copy of your submission for your own records and no not send in the original of any supporting documents, such as press clippings, certificates or videotapes. |
| How secure is my entry in terms of confidentiality? |
Throughout the judging process the information contained in your submission will only be accessible to the Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Awards judges, each of whom is required to comply with a confidentiality agreement. |
| Who judges my entry? |
The judges are an independent panel of local business experts drawn from relevant business disciplines. |
| What is the next step if I'm short-listed for a site visit? |
The judges will arrange to visit your business to further evaluate your nomination. |
| What is involved in the site visit? |
Site visits should take no longer than 1 hour and will involve further exploration of your answers to the entry questions and a tour of your facility. |
| How will I know if I'm not selected as a finalist? |
A letter will be sent to all entrants, both finalist and non-finalists. |
| Who are some of the past winners of the Awards? |
Please refer to the Past Winners section. |
| Can I enter the Awards next year? |
If you were a previous category winner, you cannot re-enter that particular category for ten years. You can, however enter a different category if that is relevant. All other previous entrants and finalists are encouraged to enter.
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