Yes, self-nominations are permitted for all awards.

Please note: Nominees for all award categories must be Indigenous, with the exception of the Excellence in Indigenous Relations Award, which is open to all Canadians.

• Indian Status Card,
• Métis National Council Governing Membership,
• Métis Nation British Columbia,
• Manitoba Métis Federation,
• Métis Nation Saskatchewan,
• Inuit Beneficiary Card,
• Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) Affiliate Membership,
• Northwest Territories Land Claim Settlement Beneficiaries,
• Confirmed Alberta Métis Settlement Members,
• Northwest Territory Métis Nation Membership,
• Membership in a historic First Nations,
• Inuit or Métis community recognized as independent and rights-bearing by a provincial or Canadian federal government.

Nominations are reviewed by a selection committee made up of respected Indigenous and industry leaders. Each submission is evaluated based on the specific criteria listed under the award category.

Please note that CCIB keeps an arm’s length in the judging process.

The CCIB Events & Awards team selects committee members based on the following criteria: ensuring there is geographic representation with relevant business experience and expertise. CCIB staff and board members are not eligible to serve on the selection committee.

1. 1.  All submissions will be reviewed for eligibility.
   2. An external selection committee will evaluate all eligible nominations.
   3. Finalists may be contacted for additional information, if required.
   4. The recipient will be notified.
   5.  Nominators will be advised of the outcome once the selection process is complete.