9th Annual BC Natural Resource Forum
2020 North - A Clear Vision for the Next Decade
Resource Forum
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Awards & Dinner
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Trade Show |
Wed. Jan. 11 & Thurs. Jan 12, 2012
9:00am - 4:00pm
PG Civic Centre
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Wed. Jan. 11, 2012
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
Awards to follow
PG Civic Centre
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Wed. Jan. 11 & Thurs. Jan. 12, 2012
9:00am - 4:00pm
PG Civic Centre
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Do you know an individual, company or organization that have made a difference and deserves recognition?
Nominee's must currently reside in Northern British Columbia for a minimum of one year. Specific criteria is established for each award. The recipients must be a role model for other entrepreneurs, business and organizations and have demonstrated leadership in their field. The boundaries are: South, 100 Mile House, East, to the Alberta Border, West to the coast and North to the provincial border. Each finalist must consent to their nomination and the publication of their name and photograph in connection with Northern British Columbia Business & Industry Awards.
NOMINATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 30, 2011
NOMINEES CAN BE NOMINATED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 3 AWARD CATEGORIES
ABORIGINAL BUSINESS AWARD
Sponsor: BC Hydro
A First Nations or Metis Community, business, organization or individual that has developed, created or implemented innovative technology solutions to enhance a First Nations community or business.
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TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRY NEWS MAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsor: Prince George Free Press
Awarded to a Northern British Columbia company / individual / organization that has made the news, and has had a positive impact to our region, with innovation procedures and high-tech practices.
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E-BUSINESS AWARD
Sponsor: ABC Communications
To be awarded to a company / organization / individual, deemed to have most effectively utilized the potential of the Internet to enhance their business. Nominees for this award should be able to demonstrate their achievements. Factors to consider: Operational cost reduction, Sales growth, Improved customer service & satisfaction, Market expansion.
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TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
Sponsor: Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC
A technology company / individual / organization that has developed or introduced a product or service which furthers business growth in northern British Columbia or which assists individual companies in their own development.
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TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTER OF THE YEAR
Sponsor: College of New Caledonia
A company, individual or organization not in the technology industry that has demonstrated excellence through superior implementation of a technology tool or through an innovative approach to the use of technology in their business.
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WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY INNOVATION AWARD
Sponsor: WorkSafe BC
WorkSafe BC is proud to sponsor the award for health and safety innovation. This award will recognize all types of safety innovations no matter how modest, including the management of workplace impairment issues, planning for safety at the design stage of projects, engineering controls that replace personal protective equipment. The award will also recognize innovative tools and other programs such as return to work or techniques that help prevent work place incidents, injuries and illness. Sometimes even the simplest innovation can improve workplace health and safety.
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MENTOR AWARD
Sponsor: Splash Media Group Inc.
An individual / company / organization that helps to foster Business & Industry growth in northern British Columbia.
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JOHN HUMPHREYS MEMORIAL FOREST INNOVATOR AWARD
Sponsor: Duz Cho Logging
The John Humphrey's Memorial Forest Innovator Award is presented to a business or organization that has developed a leading edge wood product, forest management or production technology to enhance Northern BC forest production or sustainability.
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COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AWARD
Sponsor: University of Nothern British Columbia
To celebrate a UNBC - Industry collaboration which fosters economic diversification and innovation.
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NORTHERN BC PROSPECTOR or DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsor: All North Consultants/Maple Leaf Loading
This award recognizes perseverance and determination by a prospector or mine developer during the past 5 years.
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EXPORT AWARD
Sponsor: Initiatives Prince George
Awarded to an individual / company / organization who has demonstrated excellence in pursuing international market opportunities.
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