Mentor of the Year

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Outstanding commitment to sharing knowledge and growing entrepreneurs.

Award Category

Individual

Selection Criteria

  • Trust: The individual is a trusted individual within the community that is sought after for guidance and mentorship.
  • Advocacy: The individual advocates for others within the community as well as their network when they have the opportunity to support others' success. 
  • Positive Role Model: The individual is recognized for their inspiration to others within the community and their impact on the professional development of others.
  • Experiential Insight: The individual is able to leverage rich personal experiences in their capacity as a mentor and leader.
  • Integrity: The individual is known for their genuine and reliable integrity within the community.
  • Inclusivity: The individual supports with EDI principles in mind.
  • Must be based in Edmonton

We want to hear your authentic opinion on why this startup should win this award.

We want to hear your authentic opinion on why this startup should win this award.

Mentor of the Year
Award Information

Description

This award recognizes the person who is always willing to mentor those who are just launching a startup, looking to build more skills, or get more involved in the startup ecosystem. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated individual should be considered for the Mentor of the Year award.

Eligibility

  • Trust: The individual is a trusted individual within the community that is sought after for guidance and mentorship.
  • Advocacy: The individual advocates for others within the community as well as their network when they have the opportunity to support others' success. 
  • Positive Role Model: The individual is recognized for their inspiration to others within the community and their impact on the professional development of others.
  • Experiential Insight: The individual is able to leverage rich personal experiences in their capacity as a mentor and leader.
  • Integrity: The individual is known for their genuine and reliable integrity within the community.
  • Inclusivity: The individual supports with EDI principles in mind.
  • Must be based in Edmonton

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