NOVA SCOTIA Local Awards Manual The following booklet lists the awards that have been established to recognize outstanding achievement in Company Program in JA Nova Scotia Revised: January 2014 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA TABLE OF CONTENTS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ADVISOR RECOMMENDATION FORM.................................................................................. 7 SALES PINS .......................................................................................................................................10 100% ATTENDANCE PIN............................................................................................................10 PROGRESSIVE PIN AWARDS ....................................................................................................10 Achiever Award Junior Executive Award Executive Award COMPANY MERIT AWARD .......................................................................................................12 SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR..................................................................................................12 NEXT .................................................................................................................................................14 OFFICER AWARDS ........................................................................................................................16 President of the Year VP Finance of the Year VP Human Resources of the Year VP Marketing and Sales of the Year VP Production of the Year VP Digital Technologies of the Year VP Safety, Health and Environment of the Year OUTSTANDING FIRST YEAR STUDENT .............................................................................24 CATHERINE COLSON MEMORIAL AWARD ......................................................................26 STUDENT AMBASSADOR...........................................................................................................31 JA STUDENT RECRUITMENT VIDEO ...................................................................................56 GROUP AWARDS ANNUAL TRADE FAIR AWARD...............................................................................................34 BEST SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD .................................................................................................35 BEST BUSINESS PLAN .................................................................................................................37 BEST SHAREHOLDERS' REPORT ............................................................................................39 JA MONTH AWARD ......................................................................................................................41 HOST PARTICIPATION AWARD..............................................................................................43 BIG PICTURE AWARD .................................................................................................................45 HIGHEST NET PROFIT COMPANY ........................................................................................46 MOST IMPROVED COMPANY OF THE YEAR ...................................................................48 COMPANY OF THE YEAR ..........................................................................................................50 ADVISOR OF THE YEAR ...........................................................................................................52 ADVISOR TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD .............................................................................54 2 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA Awards Descriptions and Criteria – Updated January 22, 2014 Individual Awards Note: All Students who apply for awards must have an Advisor Recommendation form (page 6) completed. Award Company Merit Award Next Generation Leaders Conference Prize Certificate Trip to NEXT (2) Certificate Grade Any Any Officer Non-executive only Not necessarily Salesperson of the Year Certificate Any Not necessarily Outstanding First Year Student Certificate Non-graduating First year in CP Not necessarily Student Ambassador Certificate Any Not necessarily Catherine Colson Memorial Award $500 Scholarship Certificate 12 Not necessarily JA Student Recruitment Video $500 Scholarship Certificate Any Not necessarily Requirements Advisor recommendation Advisor recommendation Application Written essay Interview Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor recommendation Application Written essay Interview Advisor recommendation Application Additional recommendation Advisor recommendation Application Transcript Additional recommendation Advisor recommendation Application Video description or “write up” Video (electronic file) All award applications are due on or before March 7, 2014, unless otherwise indicated. Awards and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia. Judging Day is March 29, 2014. 3 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA Update: Awards Descriptions and Criteria Group Awards (Judged by Program Managers) Award Prize Requirements Annual Trade Fair Award Certificate Participation in Trade Fair JA Month Award Certificate Application Host Participation Certificate Application Big Picture Award Certificate Portfolio Application due March 29, 2014 Highest Net Profit Certificate Application Most Improved Company Certificate Application Company of the Year Certificate Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor of the Year Certificate Application Advisor Team of the Year Certificate Application Group Awards (Judged by the Board of Directors) Certificate Application 2 Copies of report Best Social Media Certificate Application Best Business Plan Best Shareholders Report Certificate Application 2 Copies of report All award applications are due on or before March 7, 2014, unless otherwise indicated. Awards and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia. Judging Day is March 29, 2014. Please stay tuned for details about scholarships with our university partners. 4 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA Update: Awards Descriptions and Criteria Company Program Officer Awards Award President of the Year VP Finance of the Year VP Human Resources Prize Certificate $500 Scholarship (sponsored by CPA) Certificate $500 Scholarship (Sponsored by CPA) Certificate $500 Scholarship VP Marketing and Sales Certificate $500 Scholarship VP Production Certificate $500 Scholarship VP Digital Technologies Certificate $500 Scholarship VP Safety, Health and Environment Certificate $500 Scholarship Requirements Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor recommendation Application Interview Advisor recommendation Application Interview All award applications are due on or before March 7, 2014, unless otherwise indicated. Awards and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia. Judging Day is March 29, 2014. Please stay tuned for details about scholarships with our university partners. 5 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA INDIVIDUAL AWARDS For Company Program 5 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA Advisor Recommendation Form For Individual Awards President, V.P. Human Resources, V.P. Finance., Salesperson, Merit, NEXT etc, (not necessary for progressive pins awards) ********************************************************************************* Students must meet published criteria in addition to receiving a positive recommendation on this form. Only one form per Student is necessary ********************************************************************************* STUDENT'S NAME ____________________________________________________ AWARD(S) ____________________________________________________________ COMPANY NAME:______________________________________________________ PLEASE RATE THE ABOVE PERSON USING THE FOLLOWING SCALE 1 poor 1. 2 3 4 5 good 6 7 8 9 10 outstanding Ability to lead his/her peers (delegates appropriately, participative management style, respect for others' opinions, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. Level of involvement in their community (e.g. school council, community volunteer, youth leadership groups, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Ability to motivate others 1 4. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cooperative Spirit/ Enthusiasm 1 6. 3 Knowledge of JA, and the Canadian business system 1 5. 2 2 3 Respected by peers 1 2 3 6 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA Recommendation form page 2 7. Ability to work as a team member (i.e. respects opinions of others, flexibility, encourages potential in others, etc.) 1 8. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 Keeps accurate records 1 10. 3 Initiative 1 9. 2 2 3 Promptness and Dependability 1 2 3 4 GENERAL COMMENTS: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Assuming this Student meets all other criteria, would you recommend this person for an Achiever or officer award? YES _________________ NO __________________ If you do not, it is your responsibility to discuss this with the Student. Teacher, Consultant or Advisor Signatures ________________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ _____________________________ DATE: _________________ 7 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA SALES PINS Sales pins of various denominations are available to all students. They are awarded for attaining personal sales levels of $100; $200; $300, $400, $500, $750 and $1000. The student receiving the highest sales in the province will have their top pin given out at the Awards Gala. All Students reaching the $1000 sales pin level will have it presented at the Awards Gala. 100% ATTENDANCE PIN All students who have attended all regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year will receive this award. These pins are presented at the final Shareholders' Meeting. PROGRESSIVE PIN AWARDS The Progressive Pin Awards are a series of pins that recognize students when they have reached certain standards of sales, attendance, knowledge and leadership within their companies. Achiever Award Criteria: 80% attendance $50.00 in sales or ten products (whichever is less) Recommendation of Advisor team This award is open to all students who complete the year who have been members for a minimum of 10 weeks. Officer standing is not a prerequisite. This award can only be received once. 8 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA Junior Executive Award Criteria: Elected as Executive Member (for a minimum of 10 weeks) 80% Attendance $80.00 in Sales or 16 Products Advisor Team Recommendation Student Award Recipient This award can only be received once, however it can be received in the same year as the Student Award Pin. Executive Award Criteria: 80% Attendance $100 in Sales or 20 Products Elected as an Executive (for a minimum of 10 weeks) In the final year of the Company Program (i.e., Grade 12) Involved in all aspects of the company (i.e., management, production, sales) Advisor Team Recommendation Recipient of Student and Junior Executive Awards in previous years The above-described awards are progressive which means they are acquired from year to year. Once the student receives a pin, he or she is not eligible for the same pin again. However, students may apply for the same award the next year if he/she did not obtain it the first time. Students may earn the Student and Junior Executive Awards in the same year; however, they cannot receive the Executive Award until their final year (unless grade 12 is their first year with JA, then they only receive the first two pins). The Student and Junior Executive Awards are presented at the final Shareholders' Meeting. The Executive Award is presented at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 9 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA COMPANY MERIT AWARD This award is presented to one student from each company. It will be presented to the non-executive student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to their company and has displayed personal growth throughout the program. The Advisor team and or teacher/Advisor select the winner from each company. Criteria: Non-executive member At least 80% attendance Has shown personal development through the year Strong team member Respected by peers Has made a strong personal contribution towards the success of the company Advisor/Teacher Nomination Has shown personal development through the year 10 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA MERIT AWARD NOMINATION One will be awarded to each company (Advisors choose the winner for their company and submit only one nomination) CRITERIA: Non-executive member At least 80% attendance Strong team member (not necessarily an officer) Respected by peers Has made a strong personal contribution towards the success of the company Advisor/Teacher Nomination Has shown personal development through the year Name: Phone: Address: Postal Code School: Grade: Company Name: Email: Attendance: % Sales: $ Give a brief reason for your choice: Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 11 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR The Salesperson of the Year Award is awarded to the student with the best overall sales performance for the year. This may not mean the highest sales $$. Criteria: Minimum of 10 Products Sold 80% Attendance Advisor Team Recommendation Selection Process: Each company submits a nomination of their best salesperson to the Advisors. The selection is a two-step process. The JA office will review all applications. Finalists will be selected, and will move on to level two, an interview by a panel of judges. In the interview, finalists will sell their products to a panel of judges. These judges will choose the final winner. Please remember that we are looking for the best salesperson, not necessarily the one with the highest sales. The Salesperson of the Year award will be presented at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 12 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Attendance: Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (minimum of 10 to qualify) % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 13 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA NEXT AWARD Based on sponsorship development opportunities students will be sent to the NEXT Generation Leaders Conference that will be held for one week in August. All meals, accommodation fees and delegate fees will be covered in full. Criteria: Outstanding performance in the Company Able to participate in an intense conference environment Outstanding representation of the program Advisors' Nomination Minimum of 80% Attendance Minimum of five products sold Minimum of 70% on Quiz Basic knowledge of current events Have made a significant contribution to the success of their company Be articulate and competent Completion of essay on assigned topic Selection: Finalists will be selected from the applications and interviewed by a panel of judges from the business community. Results will be based on program performance, interview, quiz and essay. Nominees must submit a 500 word essay on the following topic: “Being chosen to represent JA of Nova Scotia at NEXT is not only an honour, but a great responsibility especially as it will be hosted at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Discuss how you could best represent Nova Scotia at NEXT.” The winners will be announced at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 14 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA NEXT AWARD Award Application Form Based on sponsorship development opportunities, students will be selected from Nova Scotia to attend the NEXT Generation Leaders Conference. The prestigious award included full payment of delegate fees, meals, airfare and accommodations for the conference. Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: % Attendance: Number of Units Sold: Sales in dollars: Previous Conferences and/or Leadership Training: Signatures: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 15 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA OFFICER AWARDS There are seven elected positions in every company. Each elected officer is eligible to apply for the Officer Award that corresponds with his or her office. There is a $500 scholarship with each award. The individual Officer Awards go to the most outstanding students holding the following offices: President of the year VP Finance of the year VP of Human Resources of the year VP of Marketing and Sales of the year VP of Production of the year VP of Digital Technologies of the year VP of Safety, Health and Environment of the year Criteria: The applicant must be an elected officer for a minimum of 10 weeks of the current program year Minimum of eight products sold Active participation in production 80% attendance Advisor Team Recommendation Selection: Students apply for the officer awards. Applications must write a quiz relevant to their position. The results of this quiz and the officer's overall performance including attendance and sales are combined with the Advisor’s recommendation to determine the finalists. A panel of objective judges from the business community interviews the finalists in each category. The interview accounts for 60% of the final decision. Each winner will receive a $500 scholarship. The winner of each officer award is announced at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 16 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (minimum of 8 to qualify) Attendance: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Officer Training Location: Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 17 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA V.P. FINANCE OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (minimum of 8 to qualify) Attendance: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Officer Training Location: Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 18 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA V.P. HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (Minimum of 8 to qualify) Attendance: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Officer Training Location: Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 19 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA V.P. MARKETING & SALES OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (Minimum of 8 to qualify) Attendance: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Officer Training Location: Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 20 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA V.P. PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (Minimum of 8 to qualify) Attendance: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Officer Training Location: Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 21 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA V.P. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (Minimum of 8 to qualify) Attendance: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Officer Training Location: Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 22 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA V.P. SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ My personal sales $ Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: (Minimum of 8 to qualify) Attendance: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Officer Training Location: Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 23 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA OUTSTANDING FIRST YEAR STUDENT This award is to recognize the student, in his or her first year of the Company Program, for outstanding "all around" performance. Criteria: Student must be in his/her first year of the program Student must not be graduating in this current year Must be an active member of the program for at least 10 weeks of the program Strong, positive recommendation from the Advisors Minimum 80% attendance Minimum $50 (or 10 products) in sales. Completion of an essay The Advisor recommendations should be based on the students’ participation in JA events and his or her demonstration of responsibility and leadership. The judging will be based on the results of the quiz, Advisor recommendations and an interview done by a panel of objective judges from the sponsoring organization. On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following question: “What did you personally learn from your first year in JA and how did you contribute to your company’ overall learning?” The winner will be announced at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 24 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA OUTSTANDING FIRST YEAR STUDENT Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 First year in JA? YES NO School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you been in the company for 10 or more weeks? Company sales $ My personal sales $ Attendance: YES NO Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following question: “What did you personally learn from your first year in JA and how did you contribute to your company’ overall learning?” Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 25 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA CATHERINE COLSON MEMORIAL AWARD Established in the memory of Miss Catherine Colson who was an active member of the Halifax-Dartmouth Company Program. During her years of participation, she was the recipient of the Outstanding Student Award and a delegate to CANJAC (now known as NEXT). Criteria: High school senior graduating in the current school year Have participated in the after school Company Program Enrolling in full-time studies at an institution where tuition or fees are required A high school transcript must be supplied Selections are made based on the applicant's participation in the program Scholastic ability, leadership and career potential The members of the Colson Family review all applications and select the winner. The award winner will receive a $500 scholarship towards postsecondary education, and will be announced at the Awards and Recognition Gala. This award provides for a payment to the recipient and the chosen institution jointly upon written confirmation of registration. 26 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA CATHERINE COLSON MEMORIAL AWARD Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Product: School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Position: Have you held this position for 10 or more weeks? YES NO Previous positions held: Company sales $ Number of products sold by Company: My personal sales $ Attendance: Number of products sold personally: % Years in JA: 1 2 3 4 Required Attachments: 1. JA Advisor Recommendation 2. One other Recommendation, i.e. Teacher; employer 3. An official transcript for the last two or more years from your high school 27 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA A. EDUCATION List in chronological order all schools attended in the last four years (most recent first). Name of School Location Dates attended Year graduated/ completed List any summer or special courses (last three years only): High school average: % Do you plan on continuing your education past high school? Post secondary institution applied to: Course of study applied to: What are your career goals? 28 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA B. WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES In chronological order, list jobs (including summer or part time employment) you have held in the past three years. Employer Job Title Duties Start & End Date of Employment List any community activities you have participated in (include volunteer work, clubs you belong to, etc.) List any school activities that you have participated in: List your hobbies and interests: 29 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA C. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ACTIVITIES Year JA Company Name Your role JA Product Sponsor JA contests or awards won: D. AGREEMENT: I have read and understood the Application Requirements of this Award. I agree to comply with these requirements and any further requirements established by Junior Achievement. To the best of my knowledge, all information contained in my Application Form is complete and accurate. If selected as an award winner, I agree to the use of my name, photograph and biographical data for promotional purposes. Signature Name (please print) DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 30 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA STUDENT AMBASSADOR This award is to recognize an outstanding student who will officially be designated as a student ambassador, to promote, encourage and grow company program in your school. One student from each group will be chosen to be an ambassador and will work closely with the program manager in their area in the following year. Criteria: Student must have completed at least one full year of Company Program Must be an active member of the program for at least 10 weeks of the program Not graduating from high school this school year Willing to help promote JA at your local schools Strong, positive recommendation from the Advisors Minimum 80% attendance Completion of an essay Question: “What would you do to promote JA throughout your school in order to raise awareness and increase participation?” The Advisor recommendations should be based on the student’s participation in JA events and his or her demonstration of responsibility and leadership. The judging will be based on Advisor recommendations and an interview with the program manager. JA Ambassadors will have a tool kit from JA to help with promotion within their school, will be invited to help the program manager with classroom visits and one spot at NEXT will be allotted to one of the JA ambassadors. 31 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA STUDENT AMBASSADOR Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 How many years in JA? School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you been in the company for 10 or more weeks? Company sales $ My personal sales $ Attendance: YES NO Number of products sold by Company: Number of products sold personally: % (minimum of 80% to qualify) Extra Curricular Activities and Interests: On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following question: “What would you do to promote JA throughout your school in order to raise awareness and increase participation?” Signature: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 32 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA GROUP AWARDS For Company Program 33 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA ANNUAL TRADE FAIR AWARD The Trade Fair Award is given to the company that shows the highest degree of professionalism and creativity in designing and presenting their Trade Fair booth. The booths will be judged at the Trade Fair by our secret shoppers. One Trade Fair winner will be announced for each location. Criteria: The booth must be open on time Attractiveness and creativity of the display booth Signs must identify the name of the sponsoring company and the product price Salespeople must demonstrate knowledge of the product and be neat and courteous The company Certificate of Incorporation must be clearly visible See the Lead Advisor Guide for more detailed Criteria. No Application is required. The award(s) will be announced at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 34 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA BEST SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD The Best Social Media Award is given to the company that shows the highest degree of professionalism and creativity in designing and maintaining their Company website, Facebook group, and other social media sites such as Linked In. Criteria: Professionalism of the site Company information on the site Attractiveness and creativity of the site Functionality of the site Company participation/usage of site Market appeal and marketing of the product/service Judging will be done by a panel of judges from the Junior Achievement Board of Directors. The award for the Best Social Media will be presented at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 35 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA BEST SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: VP Information Technology: Website Address: What date did the site become active? Number of hits to date? Was there any cost related to hosting the site? YES NO Please give a brief description of the design process What did you most want the site to do for your company? Signed: (VP Information Technology) (Advisor) Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 36 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA BEST BUSINESS PLAN To be eligible for the Best Business Plan award, each report must contain the following: Company name and address (JA's mailing address) Sponsoring company Fiscal year Names of directors Names of advisors Human Resources plan Production plan Marketing plan Financial plan IT plan Criteria: All components of a business plan must be complete (see program information regarding the sections of a business plan). A disclaimer stating that all company members have read and agree on the business plan must be attached and signed by all company members. This will indicate that the decisions were a group effort and not those of a selected few. All business plans MUST be submitted by Week 13. Your business plan must be typed and presented in a professional manner. The worksheets in the program material do not make up the business plan; use these for gathering information only. All other components of the business plan must be realistic to your company’s achievable goals. The cost of the Business Plan, excluding students’ time, must be fully paid for by the company. Two copies must be submitted to the JA office. Judging will be done by the Junior Achievement Board of Directors. The President of the winning company will accept the award at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 37 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA BEST BUSINESS PLAN Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: VP Human Resources: Cost of producing the report: $ Did your company pay for the production of this report out of your own finances? YES NO If no, who paid for the report? Signed: (VP Human Resources) (Advisor) Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: WEEK 13 (WEEK OF JANUARY 21st, 2014) 38 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA BEST SHAREHOLDERS' REPORT To be eligible for the Best Shareholders' Report award, each report must contain the following: Company name and address (JA's mailing address) Company Sponsor Fiscal Year Junior Achievement Charter (i.e., Nova Scotia) Date report issued Report from the President Names of directors Names of Advisors Balance Sheet (statement of financial position) Income Statement (profit/loss statement) Year End report Auditor's Statement A report must be distributed to all Shareholders. Selection: Two copies must be submitted to the JA office. Representatives of the business community will judge the reports. Judging will be done by the Junior Achievement Board of Directors. The VP Human Resources of the winning company will accept the award at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 39 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA BEST SHAREHOLDERS REPORT Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: VP Human Resources: Cost of producing the report: $ Did your company pay for the production of this report out of your own finances? YES NO If no, who paid for the report? Was a copy of this report mailed/delivered to each shareholder? YES NO Please give name and phone number of at least 2 shareholders: 1. 2. Signed: (VP Human Resources) (Advisor) Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 40 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JA MONTH AWARD Selection of Award Winner: Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia The aim of this award is to have your community become more aware of whom you are and what your JA Company is. The winner will be the best company overall who marketed, promoted Junior Achievement and/or your company throughout the month of February, i.e. National JA Month. Your application should consist of a list of items, events, etc. that your company did to promote JA Month (February) in your community. Proof, if available, should accompany your application form, e.g. if your company made flyers, invitations to your Open House, etc. Consideration will be given to those companies who have demonstrated artistic ability, innovative and unique marketing ideas, and devotion to promoting JA and had a lot of fun participating. The winner will be announced at the Awards & Recognition Gala. 41 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA JA MONTH AWARD Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: VP Marketing: List below all promotional/marketing activities that your company participated in throughout the month of February (attach any samples): Signed: (VP Marketing) (Advisor) Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 42 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA HOST PARTICIPATION AWARD The Host Participation Award is presented to the hosting school, campus, business, etc. that give their company program the greatest support. An award will be presented to a representative from the winning host at the Awards and Recognition Gala. Any meeting space can be nominated. Nominations must be made by the directors of the company. The Program Managers and President of Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia will select the winner. The selection will be based on nominations received and observation throughout the year. 43 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA HOST PARTICIPATION AWARD Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: Host Nominated: Contact's Name: Describe below the reasons your host deserves the Host Participation Award. Be as specific as possible (if additional space is required, use a separate piece of paper or continue on the reverse of this page): Submitted by: Position: Position: Position: Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 44 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA BIG PICTURE AWARD The Big Picture Award will be presented to the company who best expresses their company with a portfolio of pictures. The portfolio (which could be presented in the form of a scrapbook) should include photos of all activities your company participated in throughout the year, as well as pictures representing all company business. Photos from all submissions may be used in JA's promotional materials, such as the annual report, website and the end year slide show. No application is required. The winner will be announced at the Annual Awards & Recognition Gala. DUE to Halifax JA Office on Awards Judging Day: Saturday March 29, 2014 45 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA HIGHEST NET PROFIT This award is presented to the company that achieves the highest net profit for the year. The award will be presented to the VP of Finance of the winning company at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 46 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA HIGHEST NET PROFIT AWARD Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: Give a brief explanation of the sales techniques used to reach this level of profit: Total sales (in dollars) as of week 18: Net profit as of week 18: Profits tax paid to JA: $ Date paid: Signed: VP Finance President Advisor Advisor DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 47 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA MOST IMPROVED COMPANY OF THE YEAR To be eligible for the Most Improved Company of the Year, the company must meet the following criteria: The company must show a profit The company must pay for all services, goods or materials received The company must pay wages, salaries and commissions for the full year Show an improvement in board meeting presentations and audits Recommendation from the Advisor Team The company will show that there has been a major turnaround in at least two of the following ways: Increased attendance from approximately 50% to 80% between week 6 and week 18. Improved profitability through a significant change in officer leadership, marketing and/or record keeping Overcome a major obstacle such as high turnover in officer team but managed to end the year with a profit, high attendance, good morale, etc. Overall improvement resulting from combined efforts of Advisors, Officers and Directors working together as a team Finalists will be judged by the Program Managers based on the above criteria. It is at the discretion of the JA staff not to award a winner. The award will be presented to the President of the winning company at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 48 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA MOST IMPROVED COMPANY OF THE YEAR Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: Average attendance week 6: % Average attendance week 18: % Company profit: $ Give a brief explanation of improvements shown over the year using the above criteria (please use additional paper if required): Signed: VP Finance President Advisor Advisor Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 49 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA COMPANY OF THE YEAR To become a semi-finalist in the Company of the Year contest, the company must meet the following criteria: Completed application form Average attendance of 80% for the year Pay all overhead costs, at no less than the rates outlined by JA Equal distribution of sales – each member must sell at least two products Wages paid at a minimum of $0.50 per hour Salaries paid at a minimum of $2 per week Minimum commissions of 10% on all individual sales Proper calculations and payment of company profits tax Completion of an acceptable Business Plan Preparation and distribution of an acceptable Shareholders' Report Return at least 1% dividend plus the initial investment to the Shareholders Keep a complete and accurate record system throughout the year Recorded minutes of each executive meeting Company must have a 75% retention rate of members from week 8 - 18 The company must pay for all services, goods or materials JA staff must witness good solid teamwork and participation The above is a minimum level of performance expected of all companies in the Company Program. To reduce the number of semi-finalists that qualify as finalists, the following are also considered: Number of students qualifying for Sales Pins Company’s average mark on Quiz Number of students eligible for Progressive Pin Awards Number of officers who are selected as finalists for the Officer Awards Finalists will, ideally, have their President, two Vice Presidents, two directors and one Advisor interviewed by a panel of judges from the business community. The interview will count for 60% of the final decision. Ideally, success of the company will be a result of the efforts of the whole company working together and not the result of a few officers or Advisors. The winning company will be announced at the Awards and Recognition Gala. 50 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: % Attendance: Net Profit: Have all JA invoices been paid in full? YES NO Have wages, salaries & commissions been paid in full? YES NO Comments: Accurate record system? YES NO Comments: Dividend Return: % Number of Company Members: Has each shareholder received a copy of your Shareholders' Report? YES NO Why should your company be selected for Company of the Year? Please use additional paper if required. Signed: VP Finance Advisor President Advisor DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 51 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD This award will be presented to one Advisor who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to the Company Program. It is a chance for the students to recognize and thank one individual volunteer for their time and talent during the 18 weeks of the company program. Students must submit written nomination. Selection will be made by the staff of Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia. The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards & Recognition Gala. 52 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: Name of Advisor: Describe below why you feel your Advisor deserves this award (continue on a separate piece of paper if additional space is required): Did this Advisor attend Trade Fair: Yes No Did this Advisor attend any overtime meetings: Yes No Did this Advisors attend other extra JA events Yes No If yes, which ones: Signed: (Student) (Student) (President) (VP) DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 53 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA ADVISOR TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD This award recognizes the Advisor team, which has consistently demonstrated all the elements of a strong working team and in doing so provided an outstanding team role model to the students they advise. This Award will be presented at Awards Gala. It is a chance for the students to recognize and thank the volunteer team for their time and talent during the 18 weeks of the company program. Students must submit written nomination. Nomination Procedures: In order for an advisor team to be considered for this award, the nomination must be submitted by the Directors of their company. The President, one other officer and two Directors of the company must sign the nomination application. CRITERIA: In order to be considered for this award, nominated Advisor teams must have met the following criteria: 1) As a team have at least 80% attendance 2) Demonstrated a consistent team role model for the students (i.e. prepared as a team for company meetings, team decision making, shared responsibilities, etc.) 3) Demonstrated a keen and sincere interest in motivating students 4) Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, both within their Advisor team and with students in the company (i.e. effective communication, cooperation, mutual respect) 5) Have a good basic knowledge of the Canadian business system and entrepreneurism Selection will be made by the staff of Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia. The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards & Recognition Gala. 54 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA ADVISOR TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD Award Application Form Company Name: Sponsor: Names of Advisors: Describe below why you feel your Advisors deserve this award (continued on a separate piece of paper if additional space is required): List the Advisors who were present at Trade Fair: List the Advisors who helped with any overtime meetings: List the Advisors who attended Executive Training, Pitch It or other extra JA events (mention which ones they attended): Signed: (Student) (Student) (President) (VP) DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 55 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JA STUDENT RECRUITMENT VIDEO Every year Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia enters high schools around the province to recruit students to participate in Company Program. The scholarship sponsor, Equals6, challenges current JA students to develop a maximum of two-minute video that can be used in school presentations and online opportunities to recruit students to participate in Junior Achievement Company Program. Equals6.com is a social network that helps students achieve their career and academic goals by connecting with employers, schools and scholarship opportunities. Employers and schools partner with Equals6 to identify toptalent students. Criteria: Student can be from any grade Must have sold at least 3 products Minimum 80% attendance Must be an active member of the program for at least 10 weeks of the program Video must be produced in a format that can easily be transferred to YouTube, played in a CD or DVD player Video can be no longer than 2 minutes Video cannot contain inappropriate language, music or images Video must include the JA logo and include a reference to Company Program Written description of the video The winner will receive a $500 scholarship towards post-secondary education. The video will be reviewed by staff at the JA office and a representative from Equals6. The winning video will be announced and played at the Awards and Recognition Gala in April. 56 AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA JA STUDENT RECRUITMENT VIDEO Award Application Form Name: Company Name: Grade: 9 10 11 12 How many years in JA? School: Mailing Address: Postal Code Email: Phone: Have you been in the company for 10 or more weeks? Attendance: YES NO % (minimum of 80% to qualify) On a separate paper, please answer the following questions: How was this video created and how will it help recruit new students into Company Program? Consent to release video and. /or use for promotional reasons Signed: (Student) (Parent) Date: DUE AT JA OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 2014 57
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