ENACTUS CANADAAWARDS & RECOGNITIONHANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 1

1. STUDENT AWARDS & RECOGNITION ................................................................................... 2

FOUNDER’S BURSARY ........................................................................................................... 2

HSBC WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD ............................................. 3

STUDENT LEADER OF THE YEAR .......................................................................................... 4

PROJECT LEADER OF THE YEAR .......................................................................................... 5

COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION PROGRAM ........................................ 6

WHITNEY BARHAM SOCIAL JUSTICE BURSARY ................................................................. 7

2. ENACTUS TEAM AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ................................................................... 8

ENACTUS NATIONAL CHAMPION ......................................................................................... 8

FINALISTS ............................................................................................................................... 8

SEMI-FINALISTS ..................................................................................................................... 8

SPIRIT OF ENACTUS AWARD ................................................................................................ 8

ENACTUS ROOKIE NATIONAL CHAMPION AWARD ............................................................. 8

COLLABORATION AWARD ..................................................................................................... 9

MOST IMPROVED TEAM AWARD ........................................................................................ 10

3. FACULTY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ............................................................................. 11

JOHN DOBSON ENACTUS FELLOW OF THE YEAR ............................................................. 11

ROOKIE FACULTY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR......................................................................... 12

4. SUPPORTER AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ....................................................................... 13

ALUMNI OF THE YEAR ......................................................................................................... 13

CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION OF THE YEAR ........................................................................ 13

ENACTUS TEAM ADVISOR OF THE YEAR ........................................................................... 14

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Although Enactus is a team-based program, we know that no Enactus team exists on its own. Each successful team can count a long list of individuals who have contributed time, energy, and creativity to their cause. This is why Enactus Canada has established a number of special honours and awards to provide teams the opportunity to earn national recognition, from both a team perspective and an individual one.

Each award has its own entry format. All submissions are reviewed and recipients are selected by a panel of judges. Participation at the Enactus Canada National Exposition is required to submit entries. All recipients of these individual awards will be invited to receive their awards and be recognized at the Enactus Canada National Exposition.

Note: All nominations and applications must be submitted electronically. Completed nominations and applications for the Founder’s Bursary must be received by the Enactus Canada National Office no later than Friday, November 15th at 11:59 pm EST. All other completed nominations and applications must be received by the Enactus Canada National Office no later than Friday, March 27th at 11:59 pm EST. Applications can be sent to programs@enactus.ca, or directly to your Program Manager:

Western Canada & Quebec: Meredith Drost, meredith@enactus.ca Central Canada: Mara McGoey, mara@enactus.ca Atlantic Canada & GTA: Aaron Brown, aaron@enactus.ca

The Individual Awards and Recognitions are organized by:

1. Student Awards and Recognition 2. Team Awards and Recognition 3. Faculty Awards and Recognition 4. Supporter Awards and Recognition

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FOUNDER’S BURSARY FOUNDER’S BURSARY PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE JOHN DOBSON FOUNDATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15TH, 2019

Funded by The John Dobson Foundation and named for the founder of Enactus Canada, Ian Aitken, the Founder’s Bursary Program awards a total of $50,000 to outstanding students for their contributions to their Enactus Program. The bursary is meant to recognize the outstanding leadership demonstrated by students enrolled in the Enactus program in the current academic year.

PURPOSE

To recognize students who have exhibited superior leadership and gone above and beyond to develop their respective team in the current academic year.

ELIGIBILITY

The student must:

- Exhibit outstanding leadership and superior communication skills - Demonstrate the ability to be a team leader and a team player - Attend the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition - Be involved with a competing school in the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition - Be enrolled in a Canadian university or college for the 2019-2020 academic year, and be a returning

full-time student, as defined by applicant’s post-secondary institution, for at least one semester during the 2020-2021 academic year

RECOGNITION

Recipients will each receive a bursary towards their university or college tuition for the following academic year, up to a maximum of $5,000.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following:

- Cover page with name, school, mailing address, e-mail, and phone number - Maximum four-page (single-sided) essay on how their involvement in Enactus has impacted their life

and the impact they have made on others through their involvement, including a maximum one-page summary of their Enactus project involvement and team leadership (in point form)

- One (1) endorsement letter from the applicant’s faculty advisor

- One (1) endorsement letter from a person (non-student) of the applicant’s choice

- Applications are to be sent to programs@enactus.ca or to their respective Program Manager.

SELECTION

Applications will be judged by members of the Enactus Canada Board of Directors and select Enactus Canada Alumni. The recipients will be announced during the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

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HSBC WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD PROUDLY PRESENTED BY HSBC BANK CANADA PURPOSE

The HSBC Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Award is designed to inspire and recognize entrepreneurial student leaders within the Enactus Canada network, while also supporting entrepreneurs across Canada.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be an active female student enrolled in the Enactus program during the current academic year and be in attendance at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants will be evaluated on their vision and leadership, use of business concepts to improve the quality of life and standard of living of others, their ability to serve as a role model and inspire others and demonstration of their efforts to empower aspiring and/or existing entrepreneurs.

RECOGNITION

- The top fifty (50) award applicants will be invited to attend the exclusive HSBC Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Forum to be held at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition, which will inspire dialogue, build leadership capacity and establish connections amongst generations of top entrepreneurial female leaders

- From the top fifty (50) applications, five (5) award recipients will be selected and recognized with an HSBC Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Award at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition and will receive a $1,000 bursary to support their education and/or entrepreneurial leadership journey, along with a $2,500 project grant for their Enactus team, for an initiative focused on empowering aspiring and/or existing entrepreneurs

- One (1) applicant will be recognized as the HSBC Woman Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition and will receive a $2,500 bursary to support their education and/or entrepreneurial leadership journey, along with a $5,000 project grant for their Enactus team, for an initiative focused on empowering aspiring and/or existing entrepreneurs

- The six (6) award recipients will be paired with an HSBC Leadership Mentor, a HSBC Bank Canada representative, to support their growth as an entrepreneurial leader

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations will be accepted from any student or faculty, including the nominee themselves. To nominate a female student for this award, please submit a letter (2 pages or less) listing the reasons why the nominee is an HSBC Woman Entrepreneurial Leader. Multiple nominations from each Enactus team are encouraged, as the top fifty (50) applicants will be invited to participate in the HSBC Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Forum held at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

NOTE: If the nomination doesn't come from the faculty advisor, then the letter must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.

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STUDENT LEADER OF THE YEAR PROUDLY PRESENTED BY CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION LTD. PURPOSE

To recognize the Student Leader (President) who has made the most outstanding contribution to their Enactus team.

ELIGIBILITY

To quality for this award, nominees must be the President (or Co-President) of their Enactus team for the current academic year and be in attendance at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition with a competing team.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations will be accepted from any student or faculty, including the nominee themselves. To nominate a student for this award, please submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe this individual has made an outstanding contribution to their Enactus team, supporting and advancing the team’s success. We recommend a video pitch be included to supplement the application, but it is not mandatory. Multiple nominations from each Enactus team are encouraged.

NOTE: If the nomination doesn't come from the faculty advisor, then the letter must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants will be evaluated on the following:

- Vision and leadership - Team Advancement: how far has team advanced throughout the duration of their presidency - Team Sustainability: how well is the team now set-up for future success - Future Plans: how will this leadership experience be utilized for future leadership roles

RECOGNITION

The recipient of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition. Additionally, all nominees will be invited to participate in the Student Leader of the Year Reception, proudly hosted by Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd.

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PROJECT LEADER OF THE YEAR

PURPOSE

To recognize the student Project Leader who has made an outstanding contribution to their Enactus team.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a Project Leader (or Project Manager) on an active Enactus team for this current academic year and be in attendance at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition with a competing team.

NOTE: Team Presidents are not eligible for this award.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations will be accepted from any student or faculty, including the nominee themselves. To nominate a student for this award, please submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the nominee has made an outstanding contribution to the project they ran, achieving positive and sustainable impact in their community. Multiple nominations from each Enactus team are encouraged.

NOTE: If the nomination doesn't come from the faculty advisor, then the letter must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants will be evaluated on the following:

- Vision, ethics and leadership - Project Advancement: how far the project has progressed throughout their time as Project Leader - Meaningful Impact: the depth and quality of impact this project has achieved on project beneficiaries - Project Sustainability: how well is the project now set-up for future success

RECOGNITION

The recipient of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION PROGRAM

PURPOSE

The Enactus Canada Community Service Leadership Recognition Program sets out to recognize hard working students for their time and efforts invested in Enactus activities.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for this award, applicants must fulfil the following criteria during the current academic year:

- Be an active member of an Enactus team - Complete a minimum number of hours of service through participation in Enactus activities:

o Enactus Canada Community Service Leader – Bronze: 100-499 hours* o Enactus Canada Community Service Leader – Silver: 500-999 hours* o Enactus Canada Community Service Leader – Gold: 1000+ hours*

NOTE: Students do not need to apply for this recognition program. Data will be pulled from the 2020 Team Management spreadsheets, submitted at the Final Reporting Deadline [Thursday April 16th, 2020], confirming volunteer hours for each student member.

RECOGNITION

Students who qualify for the Enactus Canada Community Service Leadership Recognition Program will receive the following:

Bronze - Enactus Canada Bronze Community Service Leadership Digital Badge - Bronze sticker recognition on name badge at the 2020 Enactus Canada National

Exposition

Silver - Enactus Canada Silver Community Service Leadership Digital Badge - Silver sticker recognition on name badge at the 2020 Enactus Canada National

Exposition

Gold

- Enactus Canada Gold Community Service Leadership Digital Badge - Gold sticker recognition on name badge at the 2020 Enactus Canada National

Exposition - Special recognition at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition

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WHITNEY BARHAM SOCIAL JUSTICE BURSARY

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE WHITNEY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE

The Whitney Barham Social Justice Bursary will annually recognize one (1) student that has demonstrated an active role and interest in promoting social justice and social responsibility that has benefited their community.

DEFINITION: Social justice is a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society. Equal access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

ELIGIBILITY

The student must:

- Exhibit outstanding leadership and commitment to social justice - Attend the annual Enactus Canada National Exposition - Be an active member of an Enactus team - Be enrolled in a Canadian university or college for the current academic year, and be a returning full-

time student for the following academic year

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations will be accepted from any student or faculty, including the nominee themselves. To nominate a student for this award, please submit a letter (2 pages or less) listing the reason why the nominee is deserving of the Whitney Barham Social Justice Bursary. Multiple nominations from each Enactus team are encouraged.

NOTE: If the nomination doesn't come from the faculty advisor, then the letter must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.

SELECTION

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate that they played an active role and interest in promoting social justice and social responsibility that has benefited their community.

RECOGNITION

Annually, one (1) recipient will receive a $2,500 bursary towards their university or college tuition for the following academic year. The recipient will be announced at the annual Enactus Canada National Exposition.

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ENACTUS NATIONAL CHAMPION One Enactus team will be recognized with the title of National Champion and will be awarded the Tim Hortons Cup. This team will be given the opportunity to represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup. FINALISTS Four Enactus teams who advance to the final round of competition will be recognized with the title of Enactus Finalist. One team from each semi-final round league will be recognized with an award. SEMI-FINALISTS The twenty (20) Enactus teams who advance to the semi-final round of competition will be recognized with the title of Enactus Semi-Finalist. Two teams from each opening round league will be recognized with an award. SPIRIT OF ENACTUS AWARD This award is meant to reward teams who have demonstrated great impact in their community while working within the Enactus judging criterion, although they may have not yet produced results that are finished or polished. Teams who do not move on to the semi-final round of competition are eligible for this award. One team from each opening round league will be recognized with an award. ENACTUS ROOKIE NATIONAL CHAMPION AWARD

PURPOSE

To recognize the start-up team that best-demonstrated excellence in empowering people in their community through their Enactus projects.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The Enactus Rookie National Champion Award will be awarded to the Enactus team that places first in the National Rookie Division at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition. The judging criterion will be identical to the overall Enactus National Competition, with the same format and rules, however rookie teams will only be judged against other rookie teams.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for this award, an Enactus team must: - Have been established after January 1 of the previous competition year. - Compete in the National Enactus Competition at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition. - Must NOT have competed previously in the National Rookie Competition.

HOW TO APPLY

Any start up team that fulfills the above criteria is automatically entered into the competition.

NOTE: The final format and size of this competition will be determined by the number of start-up Enactus teams that qualify and choose to participate. The Enactus Rookie National Champion will be recognized with a Rookie National Champion Award at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

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COLLABORATION AWARD

PURPOSE

To recognize Enactus teams that have demonstrated an outstanding job collaborating with other Enactus Canada teams.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The Collaboration Award will be awarded at the Enactus Canada National Exposition to the teams who best demonstrate how they fostered collaboration, how they collaborated, the outcomes of their collaborative efforts, and their future plans in continuing to foster collaboration among their teams.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for this award, two or more teams must apply explaining how teams worked together to foster collaboration and both be in attendance at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this award, teams must submit a joint letter (one page or less) explaining how they were able to foster collaboration, how they collaborated, what the results/outcomes were and how they plan to continue to foster collaboration. Letters must be signed by the Presidents of each team and Project Managers (if applicable).

RECOGNITION

The recipients of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

NOTE: For this award, Collaboration can include, but not limited to, team operations, community projects, strategic projects, fundraising events, hosting events, showcase.

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MOST IMPROVED TEAM AWARD

PURPOSE

To recognize an Enactus team that has done an outstanding job of significantly increasing and improving their efforts, operations and impact in their community year over year.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The title of Most Improved Team will be awarded to the team that successfully competes at the Enactus National Competition and has made the most significant increase in their efforts, operations and impact throughout the academic year. An Enactus team should make conscious efforts to be recognized as the Most Improved Team.

The recipient of this award will be determined by: Their results in the Enactus National Competition

A review of their operations and nomination by an Enactus Canada National Office committee. The Teams make an effort to:

o Build rapport with admin

o Have involved faculty, or work towards having that o Increase recruitment and ensure their members are actively involved o Provide opportunities for students to fully engage its student base o Have a good team culture o Have structure and well-defined roles, or work towards having that o Have successful succession plan, or work towards having one o Develop their project impact o Develop and work towards one of each type of project o Increase impact over the year o Create solid project ideas and implementation

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for this award, a team must: Compete at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

HOW TO APPLY

Any team that fulfills the above criteria will automatically qualify for this award.

RECOGNITION

One (1) Enactus team will be recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

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JOHN DOBSON ENACTUS FELLOW OF THE YEAR PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE JOHN DOBSON FOUNDATION

PURPOSE

To recognize a John Dobson Enactus Fellow who has made an outstanding contribution in the past academic year, advancing entrepreneurial learning at their school by mentoring and coaching students involved in the Enactus team.

ELIGIBILITY

The award is available for an existing John Dobson Enactus Fellow that has mentored an Enactus team that is competing in the Enactus National Competition, in the current academic year. They must be in attendance at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Any student, faculty advisor or supporter may nominate the individual by submitting a letter (two pages or less) outlining how the nominee has advanced entrepreneurial learning through the mentorship and coaching of students at their school.

RECOGNITION

The recipient of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

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ROOKIE FACULTY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR

PURPOSE

To recognize a new faculty advisor who made an outstanding contribution in the past academic year, advancing entrepreneurial learning at their school by mentoring and coaching students involved in the Enactus team.

ELIGIBILITY

The faculty advisor must have mentored an Enactus team that is competing in the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition and must attend the event. This must be the faculty advisor’s first National Exposition appearance with a competing Enactus team.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Any student, faculty advisor or supporter may nominate the individual by submitting a letter (two pages or less) outlining how the nominee has advanced entrepreneurial learning through the mentorship and coaching of students.

RECOGNITION

The recipient of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

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ALUMNI OF THE YEAR PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE JOHN DOBSON FOUNDATION

PURPOSE

To recognize outstanding alumni who have gone above and beyond to support Enactus Canada’s mission beyond graduation and continue to embody the values and teachings of Enactus in their chosen profession.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The recipient of the Alumni of the Year will be selected based on how well the nominee has achieved the following:

- Success in his/her chosen profession - Exemplification of the Enactus values of integrity, passion, innovation and collaboration in his/her life and

chosen profession - Continued dedication to achieving social impact through entrepreneurial action

NOMINATION PROCESS

Any alumni, student or supporter must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the nominee fulfils the above criteria and why he/she deserves the award. The nominee must be an Alumnus / Alumna of an Enactus program (Enactus or Student Entrepreneur) and must no longer be an undergraduate student at a Canadian college or university.

RECOGNITION

The recipient of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition and will be nominated for the Enactus Global Alumni of the Year Award to be presented at Enactus World Cup 2020.

CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION OF THE YEAR

PURPOSE

To recognize the university or college administration which did the most outstanding job of supporting their Enactus team on their campus.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Any student, faculty advisor, or supporter must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the school administration has supported and facilitated the long-term sustainability of the Enactus team on their campus. Please identify the key campus administrators who are involved with your team.

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The nomination must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.

RECOGNITION

The recipient of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.

ENACTUS TEAM ADVISOR OF THE YEAR

PURPOSE

To recognize an Enactus Team Advisor (business advisory board member, project advisor, etc.) who did the most outstanding job of assisting an Enactus team. This does not include faculty advisors.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Any student or other team supporter must submit a letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons they believe the individual they are nominating has supported their Enactus team and why he/she deserves the award.

The nomination must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor. As an alternative, an email from the faculty advisor endorsing the nomination is sufficient.

RECOGNITION

The recipient of this award will be formally recognized at the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition.