Nominations
Algoma Visionary Awards (AVA) Nomination Rules
- Eligibility:
- Nominees must be young professionals (aged 40 or under) residing in the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma region.
- IMPORTANT: If a nominee won a Strive Award last year, they are not eligible for a nomination this year. This rule encourages more applicants and gives others a chance to be recognized. Previous winners may be eligible again after a one-year gap.
- All project entries must be active between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year.
- Projects must be located within the local Algoma region.
- Nominations:
- Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.
- Nominees may be nominated in more than one category. However, they can only accept a maximum of one Industry Award and one Award of Distinction.
- Nominations must be submitted via the official AVA submission form by the stated deadline. Late entries will not be accepted.
- Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions must be complete. Strive YPG reserves the right to disqualify incomplete submissions without notice.
- Each submission must include a detailed description of the nominee's contributions, impact on the community, and relevant supporting materials (such as testimonials or project documentation).
- All submissions will be reviewed, and acceptance is at the discretion of Strive YPG.
- Category Assignment:
- Strive YPG reserves the right to realign categories based on the volume of entries. Entrants will be notified of any realignment.
- If a category receives fewer than four entries, Strive YPG reserves the right to eliminate the category. Entrants in the cancelled category will receive notice right away.
- Selection Process:
- A selection committee will review all submissions and evaluate based on predefined criteria.
- Finalists will be notified prior to the awards gala.
- The committee's decisions are final, and no appeals will be considered.
- Terms and Conditions:
- All nominees and nominators agree to be bound by these rules and any decisions made by the selection committee.
- Nominees agree to participate in promotional activities related to the Algoma Visionary Awards, including media interviews and event participation.
Submit a nomination
Nominations close on December 10, 2025.
