FAQ
Where do I go to submit an entry?
When you first log into your account , you'll see a "Start a new entry" form. Simply choose which category you want to enter, give your entry a title, and click the "Start" button. In the form that loads, you will find all the information you need in order to submit an entry to your selected category. You don't have to complete your entry all in one sitting. Your entry will auto-save while you work on it, and you can always come back to it later.
How do I create an account?
Click here to find the "create account" form. Fill in your name, contact information, and email and password, and you're set! When you sign up, you'll be logged in automatically and can start creating your entries right away.
Can I make changes to my entry after I've submitted it?
Yes, you can continue to edit your entries until the entry deadline, 11:59pm, April 1, 2025. After the entry deadline, you will be able to view your entries, but the editing controls will be disabled.
Do I need to be nominated to submit an entry?
No! Any Alberta business can apply—no nomination required!
How many award categories can I apply for?
You can apply in multiple award categories, however, you can only be a finalist in 1 award category.
How are finalists and winners selected?
Submissions are reviewed anonymously using Awardify Software, ensuring fairness and transparency. Judges evaluate entries based on set criteria without knowing the applicant's identity, and award recipients are selected unbiasedly. Learn more here.
Can I apply if I am a non-profit organization?
Yes, you can apply if you meet the other eligibility requirements. No more than 30% of annual revenue can be directly funded by government envelopes. Non-profits must submit evidence of funding via email to sknorr@abchamber.ca at the time of application to complete their application. (NOTE: this does not apply to regular procurement).
Is there a limit on the amount of government funding a non-profit can receive?
Yes. Non-profit organizations cannot receive more than 30% of their annual revenue from direct government funding programs or grants (also referred to as "Government envelopes"). However, this limits does not apply to revenue earned through government procurement contracts, such as payments for goods or services provided to the government.
How do I apply for Alberta's Best of Business Award of Distinction?
This category becomes available for application after completing a submission in another category. Log back into your Awardify account, select "Start New Entry," and Alberta's Best of Business will appear in the available categories. Note: Nominations are not accepted for this category.
Do I need any kind of special software to make my entries?
This awards system is entirely web-based. You can create your entries on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any computer. All you need is a browser.
How do you protect my information?
Your account is protected by industry-leading 4096-bit encryption, and the entire system is backed up every day.
