Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards

Spotlight on entrepreneurs!

Application period extended!
New deadline to apply: April 8, 2013

Entrepreneurs:

• help create community wealth
• inspire others through boldness and leadership
• build strong and prosperous businesses
• cooperate every day

Entrepreneurs also deserve some recognition.

Apply for the 2013 Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards!

Contact your account manager or check out the information available on this site about the different award categories, the selection process and the advantages of applying for the 2013 Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards.

Good luck to all!

Gilles Bernard
Vice-President, Marketing and Network Support
Business and Institutional 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.
Desjardins Business Leadership Award - Major Corporation	Awarded each year to a key entrepreneurial leader selected by an internal committee.

Important dates

Registration period	February 1 to April 8, 2013

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FONDATION DESJARDINS, CAPITAL RÉGIONAL ET COOPÉRATIF DESJARDINS AND DESJARDINS INSURANCE ARE PROUD TO TAKE PART IN THIS EVENT.