There are ten awards within four categories where excellence and achievement will be recognized:
GTMA
Partner
Award
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Two awards will be
given out in this category
a) Private Sector Partner of the Year
A private sector individual or company who, in working together with the GTMA in a harmonious and effective way, promoted the GTA internationally and helped to attract new investment and employment. The award focuses on the GTMA and the selected winner working together.
b) Public Sector or Non-Profit Partner of the Year
A public sector or non-profit individual or organization who, in working together with the GTMA in a harmonious and effective way, promoted the GTA internationally and helped to attract new investment and employment. The award focuses on the GTMA and the selected winner working together.
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International Leadership
Awards
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Three Awards will be given out in this category
Awarded to an individual or organization (public, non-profit or private sector) that through their leadership has made a significant contribution to the international promotion, advancement or economic health of the GTA.
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International
Marketing
Awards
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Three Awards will be given out in this category
Awarded to an organization (public, non-profit or private sector) that has helped to raise the international profile of the GTA through a specific marketing program or initiative. Eligible initiatives could include: Advertising Campaign – print, broadcast; Event – held locally or abroad; Public Relations Campaign, etc.
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| International Business Investment Awards |
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Two Awards will be given out, one in each of the following sub-categories:
a) SME (small & medium sized enterprise) – less than 100 employees in the GTA and under $10 million in annual revenues
b) Large – 100+ employees in the GTA and over $10 million in annual revenues
Awarded to a foreign-owned corporation that has made a contribution to the economy of the GTA as a result of a new investment or expansion. Factors to be considered include: total dollars invested in property and equipment, number of employees hired or retained, research and development initiatives, innovative partnerships with local organizations, such as universities and colleges, etc. |
THE JURY
A team of respected business and community leaders from across the GTA, who represent a broad range of perspectives will judge the submissions and select the award winners.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
We invite nominations from every type of business and organization – private, public and non-profit, from across the Greater Toronto Area. You may nominate yourself or be nominated by another person. You may also submit more than one nomination for any of the award categories.
SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- GTMA Partner Awards – are open to public, non-profit and private sector individuals and organizations that were GTMA partners or project sponsors during the period June 2002 and December 2003.
- International Marketing Awards – are open to marketing or promotion initiatives that were underway or completed between June 2002 and December 2003.
- International Business Investment Awards – are open to foreign-owned corporations that commenced or completed a new investment or expansion between June 2002 and December 2003. Future investments and projects that have been announced, but not started, are not eligible.
ENTRY DEADLINE
December 12, 2003
SUBMISSIONS
- Complete the Nomination and Nominee Description forms.
- Supporting materials, such as brochures, photographs, media articles, etc. may be included (either electronic or hard copy). If submitting hard copies, please include six (6) copies.
- All submissions become the property of the GTMA and will not be returned.
- The name of the nominator and entry information will be kept confidential.
- There is no entry fee.
DELIVERY
Entries may be submitted by e-mail, fax or delivered to:
Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance
120 Adelaide St. W., Suite 2107
Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
Attention: Tony Romano, Director, Corporate Affairs
tromano@gtma.on.ca
Tel: 416.360-7320
Fax: 416-360-7331
2004 GTA International Marketing Awards of Distinction
will be presented at a prestigious gala dinner at
The Four Seasons Hotel
21 Avenue Road
tel: 416.964-0411
Toronto CANADA
March 2, 2004
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