Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards

2011 winners – See this year's finalists
2010 winners – See this year's finalists
2009 winners – See this year's finalists

Attention Entrepreneurs:

Because

• you are the lifeblood of our economy
• you create jobs
• you demonstrate boldness, leadership and innovation
• you have the courage of your convictions
• you play a key role in our sustainable prosperity

you deserve to be recognized, celebrated and applauded.

That is why I urge you to apply for the 2012 Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards.

Spend some time on our website to familiarize yourself with the various award categories, selection process and benefits of applying.

Let yourself be inspired by our previous winners and contact your account manager, who will be pleased to guide you through the application process.

Jean Brosseau
Vice-President, Marketing and Sales Support
Business Services

Advantages of applying

Companies that are awarded Desjardins awards receive a number of privileges.

Selection process

Finalists and winners are selected by an independent selection committee.

Prize categories

Desjardins Young Entrepreneur Award	Awarded to entrepreneurs age 18 to 35 who stand out for their creativity, achievements and contribution to job creation.
Desjardins Business Ownership Transfer Award	Awarded to companies that best achieve a business ownership transfer.
Desjardins International Commerce Award	Awarded to companies with outstanding international commerce strategies.
Desjardins Sustainable Development Award	Awarded to companies with outstanding management practices, sound operations and responsible social leadership in terms of the environment and their community.
Desjardins Agriculture Award	Awarded to agriculture companies that stand out because of their sound management practices, leadership and solid financial performance.
Desjardins Co-op Award	Awarded to cooperatives that sets themselves apart for their sound management practices, financial performance and outstanding application of the cooperative model.
Desjardins Woman of Influence Award	Awarded to outstanding women who are inspiring role models for career success.
Desjardins Innovation & Productivity Award	Awarded to businesses for innovative achievements that significantly increase productivity in a sustained way.

Important dates

Registration period	February 1 to March 30, 2012