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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA
INDIVIDUAL
AWARDS
For Company Program
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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)
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Students must meet published criteria in addition to receiving a positive recommendation on
this form. Only one form per Student is necessary
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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
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10
3.
Ability to motivate others
1
4.
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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
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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.
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10
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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: _________________
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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?
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS AND CRITERIA
GROUP
AWARDS
For Company Program
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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All business plans MUST be submitted by Week 13.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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COMPANY OF THE YEAR
To become a semi-finalist in the Company of the Year contest, the company
must meet the following criteria:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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