Take a look at this year's Algoma Visionary Awards (AVA) categories:
- Industry Awards:
- Arts, Music & Culture
- Business Administration
- Consumer & Retail
- Environment & Natural Science
- Lifestyle & Wellness
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Public & Social Services
- Trades & Labour
- Health Sciences
- Professional of the Year
- Awards of Distinction:
- Indigenous Visionary
- Community Champion & Civic Pride
- Leadership
- Business / Professional Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Newcomer Achievement
- Young ATHENA Leadership
Arts, Music and Culture Industry Award
Description
The Arts, Music and Culture Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Candidates demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their jobs, including but not limited to leadership, initiative, innovation, growth, mentoring, dedication, and volunteerism. Awarded to a YP who displays creativity, imagination, and passion as they excel in the delivery of their artistic expression or cultural influence. (i.e., Festival planners, entertainers, artists, singers, dancers, musicians, performers, etc.)
Business Administration Industry Award
Description
The Business Administration Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Candidates demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their jobs, including but not limited to leadership, initiative, innovation, growth, mentoring, dedication, and volunteerism. Awarded to a YP who leveraged new insights to help increase efficiency, improve processes and enhance operations, resulting in tangible business improvements for their organisation. (i.e., Accountant, Lawyer, Analyst, Banker, Operations Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Strategy Consultant, Office Managers, Assistants etc.)
Community Champion & Civic Pride Award of Distinction
Description
Awarded to the young professional who shows the most ‘heart' for their community through their efforts in community improvement and instilling civic pride in others. They lead, guide, and inspire others and are the driving force behind positive change through activism.
Consumer and Retail Industry Award
Description
The Consumer and Retail Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Awarded to the best in their field in Consumer and Retail sales. The winner will be at the top of their game in their field, consistently achieving high results and always looking to improve their skills in sales, negotiations, and customer satisfaction. (i.e., Real Estate agents, Big Box retail, Car Sales, Insurance Policy Sales etc)
Environmental and Natural Resources Industry Award
Description
The Environmental and Natural Resources Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Awarded to a YP who excels in physical and natural environmental awareness and advocacy who demonstrates excellence in their approach to managing, improving and educating others on resource management and environmental due diligence. (i.e., Field Technicians, Environmental or Natural Resource Engineers, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Project Managers, Researchers, Geologists, etc.)
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award of Distinction
Description
Awarded to an entrepreneur who has demonstrated determination, resilience and growth throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
Health Sciences Industry Award
Description
The Health Sciences Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Awarded to a YP who excels in a medical discipline demonstrating acquired knowledge in their practical or applied science field to diagnose, treat and prevent mental, physical and social disease, disorder and injury. (i.e., Doctors, Medical Technicians, Veterinarians and Technicians, Support Workers, Dentists, Naturopathic Experts, Lab Technicians, Research Analysts, Crisis Counsellors, Substance Abuse Counsellors, Estheticians, etc.)
Hospitality and Tourism Industry Award
Description
The Hospitality and Tourism Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Awarded to a YP who displays excellence in customer service, going above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction and has mastered the art of helping people enjoy themselves when they're out and about in Sault Ste. Marie. (i.e., Restaurant staff, hotel staff, entertainers, tour guides, ambassadors, event planners, festival organisers etc.)
Leadership Award of Distinction
Description
Awarded to a well-rounded young professional who most strongly exemplifies characteristics of a great leader, is engaged in their communities, and who mentors others.
Lifestyle and Wellness Industry Award
Description
The Lifestyle and Wellness Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Awarded to a YP who creates awareness and strives to provide attainable results to others and the community through education and support for a healthy and fulfilling life. This person uses dynamic approaches to provide growth opportunities in well-being including spirituality, psychology, and physical wellness, while supporting the individual needs of someone seeking personal improvement. (i.e., Life Coaches, Fitness Coaches, Lifestyle Instructors or Masters of yoga, reiki, etc., Wellness Counsellors, Healthy Living Advocates, Ministers, Spiritual Leaders, etc.)
Professional Development Achievement Award of Distinction
Description
Awarded to the most significant mover and shaker in their field. This young professional excels individually to create jobs, train or develop teams and propel advancement of others within their organization or sector. This individual has created or implemented strategies and opportunities to promote sustainable development and increased engagement of a skilled workforce.
Strive Young Professional of the Year
Description
The Strive Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional YP who successfully demonstrates excellence in their field in addition to maintaining a positive contribution and commitment to the community.
Trades and Labour Industry Award
Description
The Trades and Labour Industry Award is presented to a young professional (YP) who has excelled in this field. Awarded to a YP who has demonstrated a commitment to safety while applying themselves technically in skilled trades and/or apprenticeships to acquire or support certification and accreditation in their field, and contributes to the development and promotion of skilled trades in the local community. (i.e., Technicians and Technologists, Union members in good standing, Red-Seal Tradespeople, Project Managers, Hairstylists etc.)
Indigenous Visionary Award of Distinction
Description
Purpose: To recognize outstanding contributions made by Indigenous business owners, leaders, entrepreneurs, or difference-makers who have significantly impacted the community through innovation, leadership, or social progress.
Newcomer Achievement Award of Distinction
Description
Purpose: To honour newcomers (arrived in Canada within the last 3 years) or individuals who returned to Sault Ste Marie after more than 5 years and made significant contributions to the local community and economy.
Young Athena Award of Distinction
Description
The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award honors emerging leaders. There are no specific age qualifications, however as the name of the award would indicate, candidates should be at least college age and have embarked on their career path (Between 19-40 Age). ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Nominees are emerging women leaders who meet each of the following criteria: • Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community (Sault Ste Marie/Algoma Region) • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally
