WHY RISE AWARDS?
Newcomers form the foundation that supports a stronger community. EMCN’s RISE (Recognizing Immigrant Success in Edmonton) Awards recognizes newcomers, businesses, employers and social service organizations who demonstrate outstanding commitments to creating a more welcoming and inclusive community for all.

The 17th Annual RISE Awards will be Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Edmonton Expo Centre. It will be an inspirational and memorable evening enriched with culture, incredible live performances, delectable food, and award presentations to our most distinguished community members.

This year will be special as we expand our reach through a new hybrid approach to the event. To adhere to safe practices as we all continue to navigate the global COVID-19 pandemic, we will have an elegant in-person cocktail reception followed by a theatre-style ceremony amplified by virtual attendance.


NORQUEST COLLEGE WELCOMING WORKPLACE AWARD
This award recognizes an employer who demonstrates an outstanding promise to achieve cultural awareness and appreciation, with the goal of creating a more welcoming and inclusive workplace for immigrants.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR A RISE AWARD?
We encourage all members of the Edmonton Community to look at their neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, family & friends, industry partners, employers or any other associations who could potentially qualify for a RISE Award.

SUCCESSFUL AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE:
- Congratulations post and recognition on EMCN social media page and EMCN email database
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend and enjoy the 2021 RISE Awards (award recipient + guest)
- Professionally filmed video dedicated to the award recipient sharing their story
- RISE Award handed out at the event that recipients can take home
- Opportunity to celebrate and network with EMCN staff, stakeholders, sponsors and community members during the event

NORQUEST COLLEGE WELCOMING WORKPLACE AWARD CRITERIA
1. Nominee can be any organization in the greater Edmonton area that employs 5 or more people
2. Nominee has not previously received a RISE Award in this category
3. Nominee can only be eligible for one category
4. Nominee, with signing authority, agrees to the nomination
5. Nominee demonstrates cultural awareness and appreciation in the workplace
6. Nominee demonstrates an appreciation towards the skills and experience of immigrants in the workplace
7. Nominee can demonstrate clear and measurable outcomes. Three (3) references from employees and
supporting documents are highly encouraged. Such as portfolio of work, pictures, articles, video etc.

QUESTIONS?  Contact Nomination Chair, Laurie Hauer, 780-945-2294 or lhauer@emcn.ab.ca

NOMINATION PROCESS
1. Complete the following Google Form to Nominate someone

2. Completed applications and supporting documents are to be emailed to rise@emcn.ab.ca

3. Please ensure all fields are filled out on the application prior to submission and sent it on or before the deadline

4. Supporting documents are defined as: news articles, videos, portfolio, pictures, interviews and letters of support

SELECTION PROCESS
1. The selection committee is an independent body from EMCN. Members of the community have a diversity of cultural, personal and professional backgrounds. The selection committee reviews all nominations which are shortlisted to finalists, and finally one (1) recipient for each category who best meet the criteria

2. The selection committee reserves the right to place nominees in another award category if they deem the criteria satisfactory

3. Nominees will receive a confirmation of submission

4. Award nominees will be contacted once selections have been made

5. Each award recipient will be provided with two (2) complimentary tickets to the RISE Awards. Additional tickets will be available for purchase

6. Award recipients and finalists will be announced on the RISE Awards website