2009 – 2010 CSP™ International Business Award Judges

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All applications are considered confidential - only judges will review.

The application package must be typewritten in 12-point type and shall not exceed 10 single-sided pages, double spaced.
Up to five extra pages of attachments, media clippings, etc., may be submitted.

No videos or products will be accepted.

Three bound copies of the completed application package must be provided.

Materials will not be returned unless requested and at your expense.

Incomplete or late applications will automatically be disqualified.

Once judging is finalised submissions will be shredded.

The judges will look for a great business model, initiative, determination and resilience.

Company Nominations & Applications:

• Companies may apply for one or more award categories.
• Nominations may be made by owners, or with permission employees, clients and or service providers.
• Must be a CSP™ Member in Good Standing.

Be succinct in your submission however include:

• A business definition, company structure, competitive, growth and financial strategies and at least two external references. (not family)
• Financial and marketing information is an important and quantifiable indicator of success for our judges, and is required for all award categories. All the information submitted is confidential. Our judges are bound by a strict confidentiality agreement.
• Final determination of the number of categories of awards to be presented will be decided by the independent panel of judges based on the quality of nominations received.

  The deadline for all submissions is MARCH 31th, 2010  

Categories:

1. CSP™ Real Estate Staging Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Year;

Recognizing individual CSP™ entrepreneurs for achievements during the eligibility period recipient will be an individual who has maintained management excellence over a sustained period of time. The business must have been founded more than two years and the founder, must still be active in the management of the business. Recipient earns his/her primary income from the business, is responsible for its day–to–day management, and is a model of entrepreneurship. Show a minimum 30% increase, or higher in sales and profits, for each of the past two years. Recipient will demonstrate clear vision, plan for success, and what they have learned from overcoming obstacles and mistakes.

2. CSP™ Most Promising – Rising Star Award:

Awarded to CSP™ who can support outstanding accomplishments in the past and present and has the vision and plans to lead their company to success in the near future. The recipient has a comprehensive business plan, and is ready for the next–stage of growth.
Criteria: Nominees must be in continued leadership of a registered business for no less than 6 months, with a month over month sales and profit increase.

3. CSP™ Green Bud Business Award of the Year:

The Green Bud Award is intended to recognize a person or business that has made an effort to significantly improve and protect our environment by implementing green practices. The recipient will also demonstrate how it impacts other local businesses to alter their practices to ensure the sustainability of both our environment and economy.

4. CSP™ Mentor of the Year:

Recognizing the individual who provided the best support and guidance to other CSP™s in business during the eligibility period.

5. CSP™ Best Overall Company of the Year:

Recognizing business owner for their accomplishments during the eligibility period. The recipient will have applied practical, innovative and market-oriented approach to his or her business. Then through innovation, strategic thinking and smart execution, built a successful company with a track record of growth and profitability. This pre–eminent entrepreneur is positioned well for the future and can demonstrate the drive, managerial acumen and leadership traits which have guided the business success. Demonstrates high standards and best practices.

6. CSP™ Trailblazer Company of the Year:

Recognizing business that demonstrated extraordinary growth in sales during the eligibility period from the year. The recipient will have shown exemplary management excellence over a sustained period of time, making him/her a trailblazer.

7. CSP™ Business Turnaround of the Year:

Recognizing business that demonstrated a financial or other operational turnaround during the eligibility period from the year prior. This entrepreneur has successfully overcome obstacles and capitalized on opportunities to deliver 10% or more growth year over year for more than three years. Through expanded management, empowered employees, and demonstrated excellence, she has created a flexible and responsive business that is able to adapt to changing market environments and exploit opportunities for continued growth.

8. CSP™ Community Involvement Program of the Year:

Recognizing best practices in community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities during the eligibility period.

9. CSP™ Marketing Campaign of the Year:

Recognizing excellence in marketing by a CSP™ during the eligibility period.

10. Blog of the Year:

Recognizing excellence in individual or company blogs. There is no eligibility period requirement for this category.

Donna Messer

As President of ConnectUs Canada, Donna’s contact network extends well into the tens of thousands – a network that she routinely and freely shares with her clients, associates and acquaintances via the extensive speaking engagements and workshops she holds around the world.

A dynamic, highly sought–after speaker, Donna has spoken throughout North America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and Iceland on a host of topics dealing with the art of networking and the ties that bind. She has spoken before Federal, Provincial, Municipal and State governments, even serving as an advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on issues relating to women in business.

Among Donna Messer’s several hundred clients are top tier financial institutions, boards of trade, major accounting and law firms, and leading universities and colleges across Canada. Donna is also a frequent featured speaker at HAPPEN, Canada’s largest executive networking organization.

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Kimberley Seldon

Our Record: 20 years’ experience as award winning, full–service interior design–build firm.
Our Specialty: Classic good taste with a modern edge to a discerning clientele.
Our Projects: Private homes, rural estates, urban lofts, commercial luxury; across North America.
Our Seats: Kimberley Seldon for Brentwood Classics; upholstered seating to select retailers.
Our Passion: Great design; shunning ubiquitous trends and tiresome puffery. The Real Deal.
Our Style: Kimberley is the Decorating Editor of Canada’s Style at Home magazine.
Our Books: “500 Ideas for Small Spaces” (CPi Publishing) & “Business of Design” (Amazon).
Our TV: Kimberley has hosted three TV series including the HGTV series “Design for Living with Kimberley Seldon”. She currently presides as guest design expert on CITY–TV’s CityLine with Tracy Moore and appears regularly on the Home Shopping Network (HSN) in the United States.

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Shell Brodnax

With her vast real world experience, Shell understands what it takes to grow a successful business. Her proven techniques have been used to take mom and pop shops and turn them into multi–million dollar companies. In addition to having served in numerous managerial roles, such as Director of Marketing/National Accounts, she’s versed in what it takes to create and implement marketing strategies that work. Her “work smarter, not harder” approach has been used to help educate others on how to effectively and efficiently grow their business.

Her background in creating and managing departments for large corporations, led to her involvement in the staging industry. Having assisted many home stagers in the field of developing and growing their business she understands the importance a trade organization has for the home staging industry. As a result, she founded the Real Estate Staging Association. With over 1,000 members, stagers across the country now have resources immediately available to them. She developed the Staging Career Center as a means to further assist the industry and help home stagers grow vibrant, profitable businesses.

Shell Brodnax, President/CEO of the Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) The trade association for professional home stagers was named as Finalist in the Best Executive – Non–Profit or Government – Up to 100 Employees category in the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. More than 1,100 entries were submitted this year for consideration in 54 categories, including Best Executive, Best Entrepreneur, and Best Community Involvement Program.

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