Noiminee pursues innovative practices that create lasting impact within their industry and community, while consistently adapting to changing market conditions with resilience and a proven ability to evolve over time.

• Explain how the nominee’s business activities have empowered individuals or communities to better engage in the Canadian economy. Have they adopted new technologies, adapted to shifting markets, and shown potential for future growth?

Describe how nominee demonstrates clear, measurable outcomes from their business efforts, including economic development, job creation, and meaningful community impact, alongside a consistent track record of strong business performance marked by sustained revenue growth, profitability, and a solid market presence.

• Describe how the nominee’s business initiatives have positively impacted the economic well-being of their community. Do they have a proven track record of strong business performance and can show clear, measurable results?

They have demonstrated a strong commitment to economic prosperity within their community by creating jobs, supporting business development, and actively engaging in initiatives that give back and strengthen local connections. Their work reflects a deep respect for Indigenous culture, with Indigenous values thoughtfully integrated into their business model and day-to-day operations, ensuring cultural integrity is upheld in all aspects of their work.

• Describe the Nominee’s overall positive effect on the social and/or economic health of the community. Have they made a difference in the lives of Indigenous people through employment, community engagement or business development?  How have they integrated Indigenous cultural values into their business model and operations?

Nominees will be required to show additional documentation.

• Two letters of reference are required to complete the nomination.
• Applicants must be able to provide proof of Indigenous heritage upon request, in alignment with the CCIB’s certification criteria. To review accepted documents of Indigenous heritage, please click here and scroll down to Proof of Indigenous heritage.
  https://www.ccib.ca/membership/certified-indigenous-business-cib/